Resource Tag: AUSTRALIA. TASMANIA

Purpose With emerging evidence indicating that systems-based approaches help optimise suicide prevention efforts, the National Suicide Prevention Trial sought to gather evidence on the appropriateness of these approaches to prevent suicide among at-risk populations, in regional and rural communities throughout Australia. The Tasmanian component of the Trial implemented the LifeSpan systems framework across three distinct […]

Nine priorities for implementation of an integrated approach to workplace mental health in Australia were identified (three for each of the three components of an integrated approach to workplace mental health). This white paper describes each priority identified and begins to explore who will need to be involved and what will be required to progress these […]

This document provides a summary of the Tasmanian suicide prevention strategy, 2010-2014. It is a guiding document which gives an overview of the budget & policy directions for suicide prevention for 2010-2011. Progress against priorities will be detailed in an annual report. 5 key action area are briefly outlined: governance & leadership, primary prevention, secondary […]

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A complete sample of 1051 suicides in Tasmania was studied for differences in their characteristics by their method for suicide. Clear differences emerged between those using different methods. Those using gas inhalation were reacting to personal conflict or loss & misused alcohol. Those using jumping had ongoing psychiatric problems & a history of suicidal behaviour. […]

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This editorial discusses the effect of the Port Arthur Massacre (35 people were killed by gunfire) on the public debate on firearms restrictions in Australia. Although there was an initial groundswell of public support, pro-firearms groups began to fight back. It is pointed out that at least 80% of firearms deaths in Australia each year […]

This booklet provides information for family & friends after the sudden or unexpected death of a loved one. It includes practical information about grief & loss related to suicide, supporting children, self-care, & seeking help.

The aim of this study was to characterize individuals who died by suicide & their circumstances as reported in the lay press & to examine for evidence of newsworthiness impacting on reportage. Newspaper reports were prospectively collected for a 10-year period (1995-2005). 61 reports were collected from Tasmasian papers. Newsworthiness (prominence, notoriety, & domicile, & […]

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