Over 3,000 people die by suicide in Australia each year – an average of nine people every day. A further seven million Australian adults have been impacted by suicide.
Wesley LifeForce is a community-led network of people and organisations delivering suicide prevention, intervention and postvention strategies, support and training across Australia.
Wesley LifeForce has delivered suicide prevention training to over 50,000 people in metro, regional, rural and remote communities.
With 132 member and affiliate Wesley LifeForce Networks across Australia, from Strathalbyn to Canteen Creek, Carnarvon to Coffs Harbour, we’ve mobilised over 3,000 volunteers against suicide.
Support and resources for community suicide prevention networks.
24/7 telephone crisis support through Lifeline Sydney & Sutherland.
Workplace, community and healthcare specific suicide prevention training.
Memorial services to remember those lost to suicide.
Learn how Wesley LifeForce is impacting communities
50,000
Australians have completed Wesley LifeForce suicide prevention training
First Nations suicide prevention program shows promise
Wesley LifeForce x The Seedling Group deliver a culturally responsive Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention Train the Trainer program.
95% of suicide prevention training participants highly recommend program
Remarkable success in equipping community members with vital skills to address and prevent suicide.
Blue tractor helps reduce stigma around suicide
Boonah’s new blue tractor is reminding people to seek out mental health support.