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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 Half Day Workshop, Ipswich, QLD
  • 15 Robertson Road, Eastern Heights, QLD 4305
  • 26 August 2026
  • 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Free suicide prevention training in Ipswich, QLD on 26 August 2026. Learn to recognise risk,...
Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Awareness Training, Mornington, VIC
  • Mornington Community House, 3/91 Wilsons Road, Mornington, VIC 3931
  • 26 August 2026
  • 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Free suicide prevention training in Mornington, VIC on 26 August 2026. Learn to recognise risk,...
Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Half Day Workshop, Moruya NSW
  • Moruya Golf Club, 28A Evans Street, Moruya, NSW 2537
  • 27 August 2026
  • 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Free suicide prevention training in Moruya, NSW on 27 August 2026. Learn to recognise risk, respond...
Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Full Day Workshop, Coffs Harbour, NSW
  • Coffs Community College, Level 1, Suite 201, The Vault, 92-98 Harbour Drive, Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450
  • 27 August 2026
  • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Free suicide prevention training in Coffs Harbour, NSW. Learn to identify warning signs, respond...
Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Workshop for Supporting Young People, Springwood, NSW
  • Blue Mountains Theatre and Community Hub, Meeting Room 2, 106-108 Macquarie Road, Springwood, NSW 2777
  • 2 September 2026
  • 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Free suicide prevention training in Springwood, NSW on 2 September 2026. Learn to identify warning...
Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Training, Caulfield, VIC
  • Glen Eira City Council Town Hall, 420 Glen Eira Rd, Caulfield VIC 3162
  • 3 September 2026
  • 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Free half-day suicide prevention training in Caufield, VIC. Learn to identify warning signs,...

Wesley LifeForce is strengthening communities and saving lives from suicide

Contact us

Phone 1800 LifeForce (1800 100 024)

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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