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 National Suicide Prevention Conference 2025 will build on the success of the 2024 National Suicide Prevention Conference in Adelaide, which saw the highest number of delegates ever attending a National Suicide Prevention Conference with more than 750 people in attendance.

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.

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2025 Theme: Together Towards Tomorrow

This theme not only captures the essence of hope and unity but also sets a positive tone for addressing challenges and advancing solutions in suicide prevention.

The theme focuses on progress, moving from past challenges to opportunities, motivating participants to think proactively about innovative solutions and advancements in suicide prevention. It reinforces the importance of resilience and collective action, so we can work together to reduce the number of lives lost to suicide.

The theme is inclusive, welcoming ideas and contributions from all participants and embraces diversity in perspectives and approaches, encouraging forward-thinking discussions that can lead to actionable outcomes in suicide prevention.

The Conference hopes to foster a sense of unity and shared purpose among participants, strengthening the sector’s collective impact and encouraging stakeholders from diverse backgrounds to come together to address the complex issue of suicide prevention.

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Registration

We have a range of registration options on offer, including an early bird discount on full registrations which will be available for a limited time only. Hosted by the sector’s peak body, Suicide Prevention Australia, members of the organisation are able to access discounted registration rates. To learn more about becoming a member, click here.

Full registration gives you access to:

• all three days of the Conference, from 20–22 May 2025 and
• the Welcome ceremony.
• This ticket does not include access to the LiFE Awards Gala Dinner (Wednesday 21 May) or the workshops (Monday 19 May).

More information about Registration.

Abstracts

Suicide Prevention Australia will be inviting abstract submissions in late August 2024 for presentations at the National Suicide Prevention Conference 2025.

The abstract submissions should address the 2025 National Suicide Prevention Conference theme, ‘Together Towards Tomorrow’. If you would like to present a paper, a poster, host a workshop or panel-style discussion at the National Suicide Prevention Conference, submitting an abstract is the first step. More information about Abstracts.

Bursaries

Suicide Prevention Australia has also provided the chance for those facing financial difficulties to apply for a bursary application to attend the Conference. We recognise that there are many barriers that can make it hard for some people to attend the conference and bursary funding helps individuals with a lived/living experience of suicide to participate. For more information, click here.

For more information about registration, abstracts and bursaries, contact us.

About the Destination

Suicide Prevention Australia is looking forward to hosting the 26th National Suicide Prevention Conference in Western Australia at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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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.

View the 2024 Conference Highlights video.

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

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.

We are pleased to once again appoint ASN Events as the Professional Conference Organisers for NSPC25. ASN Events have over 33 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 Hannah Pickford (Director of Major Projects), Jess Young (Project Manager), Fiona Chambers (Senior Project Officer) and Angela Tang (Sponsorship & Exhibition Manager).