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Please carefully consider your needs when reading the following information about Indigenous mental health and suicide prevention. If you are looking for help or crisis support, please contact:
The AIHW acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families and communities that are affected by suicide each year. If you or your community has been affected by suicide and need support, please contact Thirrili on 1800 805 8011800 805 801.
The AIHW supports the use of the Mindframe guidelines on responsible, accurate and safe suicide and self-harm reporting. Please consider these guidelines when reporting on these topics.
It is aimed to offer clinical and cultural support around the clock to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a first-of-its-kind, culturally safe initiative that employs a conversational approach.
Regions in scope
National
Funding entity
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Research/evaluation entity
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with the support of Lifeline and Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia
