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Join us in Sydney from 28 – 30 April, 2026 – International Convention and Exhibition Centre (ICC)

About the conference

Over the past decade, the National Suicide Prevention Conference has established itself as the premier event in the suicide prevention calendar. The National Conference presents a unique opportunity to bring the brightest minds together and latest thinking to promote excellence in suicide prevention.

The National Conference is a platform to unite suicide prevention experts to showcase evidence-based solutions and robust discussion, focused on saving lives. It also provides an opportunity for individuals and organisations across Australia and internationally to participate in and network beyond borders and operational areas.

The 27th National Suicide Prevention Conference in Sydney, NSW from April 28 – 30, 2026 will build on the success of the recording breaking 2025 National Suicide Prevention Conference in Perth, which saw the highest number of delegates ever attending a National Suicide Prevention Conference with more than 900 people in attendance, nearly 200 more than in 2024.

Why you should attend

  • Keynote presentations from leading national and international suicide prevention experts.
  • Collaboration and networking opportunities with peers and colleagues.
  • Opportunities to learn about the latest research and evidence-based solutions that focus on saving lives and preventing suicide.
  • A diverse range of speakers and presentations discussing a range of topics across plenary sessions, keynote presentations and panel discussions.

Join us in Sydney for 2026.

#NSPC25 Highlights – COMING SOON

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#NSPC24 Highlights

Suicide Prevention Australia welcomed over 750 colleagues from around the nation in Adelaide for the 25th National Suicide Prevention Conference.

The voice of lived experience was strong, compelling and thought provoking. Australia’s track record in world-class research and innovation was evident, with some of the brightest minds in research coming together to share leading insights. The theme ‘Collective Courage. Accelerate Impact’ was amplified by our keynote speakers and special dignitaries, including His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC, The Hon. Emma McBride, The Hon. Chris Picton and The Hon. Anne Ruston, to name a few. They not only provided hope but motivated us all to consider ways to create meaningful change.

We would like to thank our sponsors for their support, importantly our Principal Sponsor, HESTA, Principal Partners; South Australian Government, Business Events Adelaide and Adelaide Convention Centre, and StandBy Support After Suicide who made sure we were supported onsite.

Catch up on the presentations

A select number of keynote, plenary and concurrent sessions are now available on Learnlinc. Powered by Suicide Prevention Australia, Learnlinc offers resources and educational opportunities for upskilling in suicide prevention and is available to members and subscribers of Suicide Prevention Australia. To learn more about Learnlinc please email membership@suicidepreventionaust.org

View the 2024 Conference Highlights video.

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Registration

2026 Registration details will be released very soon.

Abstracts

Suicide Prevention Australia will be inviting abstract submissions in late 2025 for presentations at the National Suicide Prevention Conference 2026.

More details to be released soon.

Bursaries

2026 Bursary details will be released very soon.

About the Destination

Suicide Prevention Australia is looking forward to hosting the 27th National Suicide Prevention Conference in Sydney at the International Convention and Exhibition Centre (ICC).

Join us in Sydney.

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Testimonials

``The Suicide Prevention Conference is the ultimate experience for anyone working or volunteering in the field. The content and speakers are world class and the options for networking are plentiful. I go back to work reinvigorated with the latest research, services, programs full of ideas to implement and people to connect with further.``- 2025 Delegate
``To be privileged enough for our organisation to allow me to attend I can say, I totally immersed myself into all aspects of the full days took away so many ideas, curiosities' and wonderment at some impactful and empower work that is being done in across Australia. My summary of the three days is a poem: Behind every statistic is a person Behind every person is a story Behind every story is a family or a community, Behind every family or a community is an LGA and PHN Behind the LGA and PHA is policy, funding, power Behind this is the funding and power Behind this means we are in a position to collaborate from early years to aged care Behind this means to hope, connection, and system change Behind this we have societal change Behind this, Prevention is the air in the lungs Prevention is preservation of life``- 2025 Delegate
``The dedication, passion, and heart on display through all presentations was striking, regardless of sector or area of expertise.``- 2025 Delegate
``A thoughtful, well-delivered, diverse, and important conference supporting suicide prevention, research, and those working in this sector.``- 2024 Delegate
``I recently attended the The National Suicide Prevention Conference Perth 2025, and it was an exceptional experience. The sessions were not only informative but also engaging, providing valuable insights from industry leaders and experts. Networking opportunities were abundant, allowing me to connect with like-minded professionals and expand my professional circle. The organization of the event was impeccable, ensuring smooth transitions between sessions and a welcoming atmosphere. I left the conference feeling inspired and equipped with new strategies to implement in my work. I highly recommend attending The next National Suicide Prevention Conference Sydney 2026, to anyone looking to enhance their knowledge and grow their professional network.``- 2025 Delegate
``The breadth of knowledge and discourse over the course of the 2025 NSPC was invaluable as a reminder that there are always better practices, more current research and examples of innovation that can inform the exacting, taxing and rewarding work of suicide prevention.``- 2025 Delegate
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About The Conference Host

Suicide Prevention Australia is the national peak body for the suicide prevention sector.

With over 400 members representing more than 140,000 workers, staff and volunteers across Australia, we provide a collective voice for service providers, practitioners, researchers, local collaboratives and people with lived experience.

Members are central to everything we do. Our shared vision is a world without suicide and with our members, we work to inform through data and evidence; influence systemic changes that drive down suicide rates and build capability and capacity.

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ASN Events

About The Event Provider

We are pleased to once again appoint ASN Events as the Professional Conference Organisers for NSPC26. ASN Events have over 35 years in the event industry and specialises in partnering with Australasian, North American and international associations and societies to develop their conference experience. The dedicated event team is formed by Jess Young (Project Manager), Jeffrey Chiu (Project Officer), Adelle Xu (Project Officer) and Angela Tang (Sponsorship & Exhibition Manager).

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