New Suicide Statistics Affirm the Need for Professional Services
Released: 03/05/2011
Crisis Support Services Inc (CSS), provider of the national Suicide Call Back Service and SuicideLine
Victoria, have said that the latest figures on suicide in Australia are no surprise. According to the
Australian Bureau of Statistics (2009 – Causes of Death data) suicide remains the 14th leading cause of
death in Australia, with 2132 Australians taking their own lives in 2009.
CSS’ Clinical Services GM, Mr Christopher Groot said that the new figures simply reaffirmed the need for
professionally staffed, 24 hour support services for people at risk of suicide, their carers and those who have lost
a loved one to suicide.
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Top Blokes Talk Over Men's Health
Released: 10/11/2010
On Friday November 12, MensLine Australia will bring together more than 175 Victorian business leaders to join forces in tackling the big issues affecting men’s health and wellbeing at the 2010 Top Blokes Talk Business Luncheon.
To be held at Melbourne’s Etihad Stadium, the business luncheon will focus on protecting the health and wellbeing of men in the workplace, with insights from speakers like Tim Mathieson (men’s health ambassador and partner to Australia’s Prime Minister), TV doctor - Dr Andrew Rochford, and psychologist and Chair of Crisis Support Services - Dr Nicholas Voudouris.
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PM’s Multi-Million Dollar Suicide Prevention Pledge Applauded
Released: 27/07/2010
Leading mental health service provider Crisis Support Services Inc (CSS), has applauded Prime Minister Gillard’s pledge to invest $277 million into suicide prevention, upon the re-election of the Labor Government.
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New Suicide Statistics - No Surprise
Released: 31/03/2010
Crisis Support Services Inc (CSS), providers of SuicideLine (VIC), have said that the latest figures on suicide in Australia are no surprise. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (2008 – Causes of Death data) suicide remains the 14th leading cause of death in Australia, with 2191 Australians taking their own lives in 2008.
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Circumnavigating Australia to Save Lives – Jerry Touches Down
Released: 15/12/2008
On Monday, December 15, 2008 at 7:30am, Jerry Farsoun will celebrate a world first, as he touches
down on St Kilda Beach, Melbourne, having circumnavigated Australia in a powerchute to raise
awareness about tackling depression and preventing suicide.
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SuicideLine (VIC) Launches Online Resource Centre: A Vital New Tool for Those at Risk of Suicide
Released: 10/09/2008
On World Suicide Prevention Day, SuicideLine (VIC) - formerly known as The Victorian Suicide Helpline, will launch a vital new online resource centre for people at risk of suicide, concerned family and friends, as well as those bereaved by suicide.
As of today, the service that has been supporting Victorians for more than eight years will be known as SuicideLine (VIC). The name change will make the service easier to locate online and in community directories, cementing the service’s commitment to provide accessible support to those at-risk of suicide (79 per cent of calls), as well as those concerned about a family member or friend (12 per cent of calls).
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SuicideLine (VIC): A New Name and Website for Australia’s Only Specialist, 24/7 Suicide Line
Released: 10/09/2008
A new name and website launched for SuicideLine (VIC)
Formerly know as The Victorian Suicide Helpline, SuicideLine (VIC) is Australia’s only professionally staffed 24 hour helpline for people at risk of suicide, their carers and the bereaved. It is available to all Victorians for the cost of a local call.
Call: 1300 651 251
The new name makes it easier to find in online and in community directories, while clearly stating the purpose of the service.
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