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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, Casino, NSW
  • Windara Nursery, 253 Sextonville Rd, Casino, NSW 2470
  • 16 September 2026
  • 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Free suicide prevention training in Casino, NSW on 16 September 2026. Learn to recognise risk,...
Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Training, St Kilda, VIC
  • Betty Day Community Centre - Meeting Room 1, 67 Argyle Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182
  • 17 September 2026
  • 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
Free suicide prevention training in St Kilda, VIC on 17 September 2026. Learn to recognise risk,...
Wesley LifeForce Half Day Suicide Prevention Workshop, Dorrigo, NSW
  • CWA Hall, 22 Cudgery Street, Dorrigo, NSW 2453
  • 22 September 2026
  • 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Free suicide prevention training in Dorrigo, NSW on 22 September 2026. Learn to recognise risk,...
Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Awareness Training, Narre Warren, VIC
  • Bunjil Place, 2 Patrick Northeast Drive, Narre Warren, VIC 3805
  • 24 September 2026
  • 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
This workshop is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to support someone...
Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Full Day Workshop, Grafton, NSW
  • Headspace Grafton, 59 Duke Street, Grafton, NSW 2460
  • 29 September 2026
  • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Free suicide prevention training in Grafton, NSW on 29 September 2026. Learn to recognise risk,...
Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Workshop - Primary Care Support Staff, Nulsen, WA
  • Betty Donovan Centre, 11 Victoria Street, Nulsen, WA 6450
  • 29 September 2026
  • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free online training for non clinical staff in Health on 29 September 2026. Learn to identify...

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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