Skip to content
Background Image

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.
     
      Menu
      lifeforce 2

      About Wesley LifeForce

       

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

      heart_broken_26dp_FFFFFF_FILL0_wght400_GRAD0_opsz24

       

      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.

        Team1-scaled
        • Support Icon | Icon | Hand with love heart

          Support and resources for community suicide prevention networks.

        • local_library_24dp_FFFFFF_FILL0_wght400_GRAD0_opsz24
          Workplace, community and healthcare specific suicide prevention training.
        • Phone Icon | White
          24/7 telephone crisis support through Lifeline Sydney & Sutherland.
        • Hands holding dove _ White Icon
          Memorial services to remember those lost to suicide.

        Our Programs

        Wesley Lifeforce
        Wesley LifeForce Networks

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

        Wesley Lifeforce training
        Wesley LifeForce Training

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

        Sydney_life_force_2023
        Wesley LifeForce Suicide Memorial Services

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

        []

        Our Impact

        Learn how Wesley LifeForce is impacting communities.

        50000 +
        50000 +

        Australians have completed Wesley LifeForce suicide prevention training

        95 %
        95 %
        of suicide prevention training participants highly recommend the program
        lifeforce updated image

        Research and Resources

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

        Suicide Prevention workshops

        Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Half Day Workshop, Zoom event
        • Online
        • 13 January 2026
        • 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM
        Join Wesley LifeForce’s free online suicide prevention training on 13 Jan 2025. Learn to recognise...
        Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Half Day Workshop, Labrador, QLD
        • Labrador Community Centre, 57 Billington St, Labrador, QLD, 4215
        • 17 February 2026
        • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
        Free half-day suicide prevention training in Labrador, QLD on 17 Feb 2026. Learn to identify risk,...
        Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Training - Disability Support, Zoom Event
        • Online
        • 26 February 2026
        • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
        Free online training for disability support staff on 26 Feb 2026. Learn to identify suicide risks,...
        Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Training - Aged Care Workers, Zoom Event
        • Online
        • 18 February 2026
        • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
        Free suicide prevention training for aged care workers on 18 Feb 2026 via Zoom. Learn to recognise...
        Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Half Day Workshop, Zoom event
        • Online
        • 24 March 2026
        • 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM
        Join Wesley LifeForce’s free online training on 24 Mar 2026. Learn to recognise suicide risks,...
        Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Half Day Workshop, Zoom event
        • Online
        • 19 February 2026
        • 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM
        Join Wesley LifeForce’s free online workshop on 19 Feb 2026. Learn to identify suicide warning...
        Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Half Day Workshop, Zoom event
        • Online
        • 23 April 2026
        • 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
        Free online suicide prevention workshop on 23 Apr 2026. Learn to recognise risks, ask safely, and...
        Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Half Day Workshop, Bribie Island, QLD
        • Bribie Island Neighbourhood Centre, 50 Verdoni St, Bellara, QLD, 4507
        • 3 March 2026
        • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
        Free half-day suicide prevention training in Bellara, QLD on 3 Mar 2026. Learn to identify warning...
        Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Half Day Workshop, Zoom event
        • Online
        • 4 June 2026
        • 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
        Join Wesley LifeForce’s free Zoom workshop on 4 Jun 2026. Learn to recognise suicide warning signs,...
        Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Whole Day Workshop, Coffs Harbour, NSW
        • The Link Events, 631 Hogbin Dr, Toormina, NSW, 2452
        • 28 January 2026
        • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
        Attend Wesley LifeForce’s free full-day workshop in Coffs Harbour on 28 Jan 2026. Learn to...

        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.

          Donate to Wesley LifeForce


          Your gift helps empower communities, provide life-saving training and support, and prevent suicides.

          • One Off
          One Off