Suicide prevention

Suicide Prevention

The emotional and social costs of suicide are beyond measure, with the effects of suicide and suicide attempts felt deeply by family, friends, individuals and communities. People who are bereaved by suicide are at higher risk themselves of experiencing depression, anxiety, alcohol or substance abuse, disruption of family relations and routines, functional impairments in daily activities and difficulties with relationships. They are also at risk of suicidal ideation and associated at-risk behaviours.

There are many suicide prevention resources and support services available to help and we encourage anyone with concerns to speak to their GP. Murray PHN funds a range of mental health and suicide prevention services, including community-led initiatives, which aim to reduce the incidence and impact of suicidality across the region. From time-to-time, we also offer free community workshops. Details of these are shared on our Facebook page.

Life in Mind communications charter

Murray PHN is a signatory of Life in Mind’s National communication charter, which demonstrates our support of the principles and key messages of the charter in reducing suicide and its impacts, as well as improving the mental health and social and emotional wellbeing of people, families and communities across our region.

The charter guides a united approach to the way we communicate about mental health concerns and suicide. It is an agreement to put
the seven guiding principles into practice to reduce stigma, minimise harm and promote help-seeking and help-offering.

Suicide prevention resources

Register for training with code: ZERO

I’m having thoughts of suicide

If you’re in immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000)

I’m worried about someone

  • Headspace: resources for supporting young people
  • Lifeline: how to get help if you’re worried about someone

I’ve been affected by suicide (bereavement)

Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Resources for schools

Resources for workplaces

Contact us

To get in touch with our suicide prevention team, email suicideprevention@murrayphn.org.au

Last Update: April 15th, 2025

Murray PHN acknowledges its catchment crosses over many unceded First Nations Countries, following the Dhelkunya Yaluk (Healing River).

We pay our respects and give thanks to the Ancestors, Elders and Young people for their nurturing, protection and caregiving of these sacred lands and waterways, acknowledging their continuing cultural, spiritual and educational practices.

We are grateful for the sharing of Country and the renewal that Country gives us. We acknowledge and express our sorrow that this sharing has come at a personal, spiritual and cultural cost to the wellbeing of First Nations peoples. We commit to addressing the injustices of colonisation across our catchment, and to listening to the wisdom of First Nations communities who hold the knowledge to enable healing. We extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.