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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.
 
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About Wesley LifeForce

 

Wesley LifeForce educates, empowers and resources Australian communities to support those most at risk of suicide. 

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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.

How we help

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 138 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.

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    Support and resources for community suicide prevention networks.

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    Workplace, community and healthcare specific suicide prevention training.
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    24/7 telephone crisis support through Lifeline Sydney & Sutherland.
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    Memorial services to remember those lost to suicide.

Our Programs

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Be part of a community-led movement to prevent suicide.

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Educate and empower yourself, your community and your organisation to prevent suicide.

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Wesley LifeForce Suicide Memorial Services

Wesley LifeForce Suicide Memorial Services are a safe space for those impacted by suicide to grieve.

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Our Impact

Learn how Wesley LifeForce is impacting communities.

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Australians have completed Wesley LifeForce suicide prevention training

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of suicide prevention training participants highly recommend the program
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Research and Resources

Wesley LifeForce is driving real change in suicide prevention and dedicated to finding innovative ways to address suicide.

Suicide Prevention workshops

Suicide Prevention workshops

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Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Full Day Workshop, Bellingen, NSW
  • Bellingen Youth Hub, 2 William St, Bellingen, NSW, 2454
  • 12 March 2026
  • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Free suicide prevention training in Bellingen, NSW on 12 March 2026. Learn to recognise risk,...
Service of Celebration for the Life of Dr Keith Suter
  • Wesley Conference Centre
  • 14 March 2026
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
A service to celebrate the life of Dr Keith Suter AM, will be held midday on Saturday 14 March at...
Wesley LifeForce Suicide Awareness Session, Cobar, NSW
  • Cobar Bowling and Golf Club, Bloxham St, Cobar, NSW, 2835
  • 16 March 2026
  • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free half-day suicide prevention training in Cobar, NSW on 16 Mar 2026. Learn to recognise risk,...
Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Full Day Workshop, Coffs Harbour, NSW
  • The Link Events, 631 Hogbin Dr, Toormina, NSW, 2452
  • 17 March 2026
  • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Free half-day suicide prevention training in Coffs Harbour, NSW on 17 Mar 2026. Learn to identify...
Wesley LifeForce Suicide Awareness Session, Nyngan, NSW
  • Nyngan RSL & Civic Club, 106 Pangee St, Nyngan, NSW, 2825
  • 17 March 2026
  • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free half-day suicide prevention training in Nyngan, NSW on 17 Mar 2026. Learn to recognise risk,...
Wesley LifeForce First Nations Suicide Prevention Training, Weston, ACT
  • ACT Council of Social Service, 1/6 Gritten St, Weston, ACT 2611
  • 18 March 2026
  • 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Free half-day suicide prevention training in Weston, ACT on 18 Mar 2026. Learn to recognise risk,...

Wesley LifeForce is strengthening communities and saving lives from suicide

Contact us

Phone 1300 086 906

Immediate crisis support

If you or someone you know is in urgent need of assistance, help is available. Click below to access resources that can provide immediate support.

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