Publications

Real time suicide data

Fact sheets

A series of fact sheets have been prepared on a number of issues relating to suicide prevention. They are based on extensive research from our literature review and roundtable consultations undertaken during 2014/2015. 

• Fact Sheet No. 1 What we know about suicide prevention for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Fact Sheet No. 2 The valuing of upstream approaches across the lifecourse.
• Fact Sheet No. 3 Suicide prevention for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.
• Fact Sheet No. 4 The social determinants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suicide.
• Fact Sheet No. 5 Examining the risk factors for suicidal behaviour of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
• Fact Sheet No. 6 Addressing the relationship between racism and inequality in suicide.

ATSISPEP media releases and articles by Project team members are also available here.

Suicide is a critical issue for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. This has gained considerable media attention.

Other Related Projects/Reports  

Links are provided here to a small range of public reports about suicide prevention amongst Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

• National Empowerment Project National Summary Report
• National Empowerment Project Policy Brief
• National Empowerment Project Call to Action
• The Elders Report 
• The Third Conversation 
• Working Together: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health and Wellbeing Principles and Practice 2014, second edition  

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