17% drop in suicides over first 9 months
University of Melbourne study shows significant reduction in suicide rates following community establishment of Wesley LifeForce Networks.
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.
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Wesley LifeForce is strengthening communities and saving lives from suicide.
“It’s invaluable, personally and professionally, to understand and feel like you have the tools to initiate the conversation no matter who the person is, so you can support them to seek help.”
ParticipantSuicide Prevention Workshop
“I highly recommend everyone I know attend the Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Training. This workshop is extremely informative and important.”
ParticipantSuicide Prevention Workshop
“Brave Brothers in Bundaberg is a proud member of the Wesley LifeForce Networks and with Wesley LifeForce's support we are able to have a positive impact on our community.”
MemberWesley LifeForce Networks
