Annual Report 2024/25

Suicide Prevention

588
people with at least one service contact in the 24-25 period.
9420
occasions of service were delivered in 2024-25
100
of participants in the service had a Safety Plan in development in their first meeting with a Community Care Coordinator

The Way Back NSW

The Way Back NSW was delivered throughout the period by Neami National, supporting 588 clients following a suicidal crisis or attempt.

Targeted regional initiatives in suicide prevention

  • Aboriginal Youth Suicide Prevention Events (2 providers).
  • Support for SafeHavens (3 providers).
  • Suicide Prevention Lived Experience Workforce Development Initiative provided by Beacon Strategies.
  • Support for Inner West Suicide Prevention Community Collaborative.
  • Suicide Prevention Training for Community Connectors provided by Dr. Joe Tighe.
  • Connector Service, a suicide aftercare service for the Aboriginal community provided by Tribal Warrior.
  • Yarning Circles and large-scale Aboriginal community events for the provided by Babana Aboriginal.

CESPHN has been able to facilitate access for 289 participants to undertake ASIST and Safetalk training. Both are training modules developed by Living Works which provides unique, evidence-based training that empowers individuals, organisations and communities to work together to help keep people safer from suicide. To date we have held 14 training sessions attended by people who may not have otherwise developed these crucial skills. Community members who work outside of mental health or community services in occupations such as bar staff, electrical trade, legal aid and diversity services.  

Everyone who participated in the training was offered the opportunity to participate in a follow up online Network of Safety group to ensure learnings were supported beyond the prescribed training sessions and support was available to individuals who were putting their skills into practice. 

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“This course is absolutely amazing. I love it so much I want everyone I know to do the course. I find this course so inspiring and educational. The educators have taught me so much including how to be a good leader, teacher, and facilitator. Very inspiring. Thank you so much!”

ASIST participant
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“This was an excellent two days. Huge amounts of information, support, care, encouragement, active learning, and practice opportunity.”

ASIST participant
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“In awe of Chrissy and Joe’s (the trainers) passion and depth of knowledge. I learned so much and feel empowered to put these skills into practice. At all times members of the group were well supported during practical sessions and iterations. One of the most effective courses I have ever completed. Thank you to CESPHN for the opportunity and welcoming environment to attend these valuable sessions.”

ASIST participant