Recent News
Working together to deliver quality community training
6 April 2020
Community training has the potential to have a significant impact on suicide deaths – the more people who do this training, the better equipped our communities will be to support each other.
Read MoreKeeping well & staying connected amidst COVID-19 shutdown
27 March 2020
Discussions and concerns around the coronavirus outbreak and practising self-isolation can be stressful and impact our mental health and wellbeing.
Read MoreYouth Aware of Mental Health (YAM) program kicks off for 2020
24 February 2020
The Youth Aware of Mental Health (YAM) programs for 2020 are underway!
Read MoreArticle: Illawarra suicide prevention head Alex Hains says we all have a role to play
24 February 2020
In these conversations I've been having over and over again, the phrase "that's not how the real-world works" implies that people aren't willing to work together to improve how things are done.
Read MoreNominate someone you know for a LiFE Award today!
19 February 2020
Do you know someone who is doing incredible work for suicide prevention?
Read MoreFind support during the bushfires
30 January 2020
Bushfires affect people in the community differently, depending on the stress or loss you or your loved ones have experienced.
Read MoreFind support for yourself and others during the holidays
19 December 2019
In the lead-up to Christmas, the Illawarra Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention Collaborative (the Collaborative) wants to spread the word that there are plenty of support services available during the holidays.
Read MoreServices for people experiencing homelessness during the holidays
16 December 2019
In the Illawarra Shoalhaven, a variety of support services for people experiencing homelessness will remain open during the holidays, including Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Read MoreApplications now open for Innovation Research Grants!
2 December 2019
Applications are now open for round three of Suicide Prevention Australia's Innovation Research Grants!
Read MoreDevelopment of the NSW LGBTI Health Strategy
21 November 2019
Urbis, an independent research company, has been engaged by NSW Health to develop the first NSW LGBTI Health Strategy!
Read MoreHelp us spread the word about suicide prevention
31 October 2019
The Collaborative has recently published a new 'Spread the word' webpage with information about current suicide prevention awareness campaigns.
Read MoreHave you seen our new Evaluation video?
3 October 2019
The Collaborative has recently released an Evaluation video featuring some of our members, who reflect on what's going well, and what could be improved in the future.
Read MoreLaunch of the Collaborative's first Report Card
10 September 2019
We are delighted to launch the Collaborative's first Report Card this week, which provides an overview of all that we’ve been working on and an indication of what we’re looking to achieve in the coming years.
Read MoreFree local suicide prevention training
27 August 2019
Suicide prevention is so much more than a risk assessment.
Read MoreIllawarra Mercury receives national media award for 'Care to QPR' campaign
24 July 2019
The Illawarra Mercury has been recognised with a national media award at the 16th Annual LiFE Awards 2019.
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