Recent News

Find 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.

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Services 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.

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Applications now open for Innovation Research Grants!

2 December 2019

Applications are now open for round three of Suicide Prevention Australia's Innovation Research Grants!

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Development 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!

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Help 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.

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Have 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.

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Launch 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.

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Free local suicide prevention training

27 August 2019

Suicide prevention is so much more than a risk assessment.

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Illawarra 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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Join us for the Collaborative's R U OK? Day event!

23 July 2019

The Illawarra Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention Collaborative invites you to join us for a community celebration on R U OK?

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Funded placements are still available for health professionals to attend Recovery Camp!

28 June 2019

Are you a health professional in the Illawarra Shoalhaven with an interest in mental health and suicide prevention?

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The power of people with lived experience working together

26 April 2019

The power of people with lived experience working together has been highlighted by the NSW Mental Health Commission.

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Help us spread the word about help available in our region!

3 April 2019

The Illawarra Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention Collaborative has recently developed a 'Where to go for support' resource for adults that highlights key mental health and other supports available in the Illawarra Shoalhaven region.

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Collaborative sums up successes with new Progress Report!

22 March 2019

The Illawarra Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention Collaborative has recently released its third Progress Report, summing up milestones and achievements to date, as well as next steps for the future.

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Raising awareness for suicide prevention at ‘Battle of the Countries’

7 February 2019

Earlier this year, the Illawarra Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention Collaborative was proud to be the platinum sponsor at ‘Battle of the Countries’, an Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout event with a mental health focus.

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