Suicide Prevention   

News
First Nations-led suicide prevention paper calls for culture-centred reform
Warning: The following article contains references to suicide, which may be dist...
Dechlan Brennan 10 Apr 2026
Redneck jamboree: racism 'prevalent after referendum'
Racism remains prevalent after the failed voice referendum gave Australia permis...
Abe Maddison 24 Mar 2026
National Indigenous Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Conference returns in 2026
The Australian Indigenous Psychologists Association and Aventedge will host the...
Joseph Guenzler 10 Mar 2026
New First Nations suicide prevention campaign urges early conversations and culturally safe support

Content warning: The following article contains references to suicide which may be distressing to readersA new suicide prevention campaign aimed at strengthening the social and emotional wellbeing of...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jan 8, 2026
Holding Hope: Urgent call to prevent suicide among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people

A report published Monday shines a stark light on youth suicide in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in New South Wales and sets out urgent recommendations for systemic reform.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Dec 1, 2025
Royal Flying Doctors mental health program bridging the gap in the Cape

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) Far North Mental Health and Wellbeing program has provided more than a decade of specialised support to remote Indigenous communities.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Nov 27, 2025
Indigenous psychology trailblazer Professor Pat Dudgeon honoured with Australian Mental Health Prize

Professor Pat Dudgeon has been honoured with an Australian Mental Health Prize. Since its foundation by UNSW Sydney in 2016, the Prize has honoured advocates, clinicians, researchers, peer workers and...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Nov 18, 2025
Worsening suicide crisis requires urgent action nationwide, say Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peak groups

Warning: This report discusses suicide extensively. If you or anyone you know is at risk, please speak to someone at 13YARN (13 92 76), Brother to Brother crisis line (1800 435 799), Kids Helpline (18...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Nov 18, 2025
Peak bodies call for immediate action as Indigenous suicide rate hits new high

Warning: This story contains information about suicide and distressing statistics. Please read with care and reach out for support if needed.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Nov 14, 2025
Mparntwe Culture Care Connect Team wins Award for Excellence in Indigenous Healthcare

The Culture Care Connect Suicide Prevention Team was awarded the 2025 Excellence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healthcare Award at the National Rural and Remote Health Awards held in Canber...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Nov 6, 2025
EXCLUSIVE: 59 per cent of Indigenous young people experiencing high levels of psychological distress

Warning: this report mentions self-harm. More than half of Indigenous young people are experiencing a high level of psychological distress, according to a nationwide study of youth mental health.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Oct 8, 2025
World Suicide Prevention Day: Growing number of Indigenous youth seeking help

One conversation can make a big difference in someone's life, Aboriginal mental health and crisis hotline workforce say, while alarmingly, mental health indicators continue to go backwards.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Sep 10, 2025
13YARN urges open conversations with mob on World Suicide Prevention Day

On World Suicide Prevention Day, 13YARN is urging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to start open conversations about mental health and reach out for support if they are struggling.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Sep 10, 2025
Batchelor Institute secures close to $1 million from Medical Research Future Fund to tackle suicide in Central Australian First Nations communities

Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education announced on Tuesday its research team has been awarded its first-ever Medical Research Future Fund grant, securing $992,379.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Sep 10, 2025
Aboriginal-led organisations honoured for suicide prevention work

This report discusses suicide, mental health, and suicide prevention. Waterlily Healing Indigenous Corporation and Perfectly Imperfect Consulting, based on Larrakia Country in Darwin, have received th...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Aug 21, 2025
Greg Inglis’s ‘Stick with It’ campaign is tackling mental health stigma amid national crisis

From an everyday piece of sports tape, rugby league great Greg Inglis and the Goanna Academy are leading a powerful mental health campaign, 'Stick with It', to fight the stigma surrounding mental heal...

Load More
@natindigtimes
Article Audio

Disclaimer: This function is AI-generated and therefore may mispronounce.

National Indigenous Times

Disclaimer: This function is AI-generated and therefore may mispronounce.