Understand the progress we’ve made to implement the Victorian suicide prevention and response strategy 2024–34.
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First annual report
The first annual report for the Victorian suicide prevention and response strategy 2024–34 describes the achievements from the strategy’s first year. It shows the work that the government and the community have done to prevent and respond to suicide in Victoria.
Efforts across the first year of implementation have helped to increase awareness of suicide, strengthen supports in place to prevent and respond to suicide, and shift to an approach that moves beyond a traditional health-led focus into one where everyone has a role to play.
Insights from the first annual report will be key in helping shape future implementation.
For support to address distress or thoughts of suicide, call SuicideLine Victoria on 1300 651 251 or visit the SuicideLine website. The Suicide Call Back Service is also available on 1300 659 467.
For crisis helpline support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, call 13YARN (13 32 16) or visit 13YARN’s website.
To speak to an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suicide postvention advocate, call the Thirrili postvention support line on 1800 805 801 or visit Thirrili’s website.
For small business owners who need support, call the Partners in Wellbeing Helpline on 1300 375 330, or visit the Partners in Wellbeing website for live chat, enquiries and referrals.
For people living with or recovering from addiction, call the Self Help Addiction Resource Centre (SHARC) family drug and gambling helpline on 1300 660 068, visit SHARC’s website or contact DirectLine on 1800 888 236.
