The NSW Government is seeking your feedback on the NSW Suicide Prevention Legislation. Click on the link below to have your say. This process is open until 30th September 2024.

https://www.nsw.gov.au/have-your-say/nsw-suicide-prevention-legislation

Introducing suicide prevention legislation is a commitment of the NSW Government.

Every suicide is a tragedy that deeply affects individuals, families, and communities, leaving a lasting impact on those left behind.

We know that almost half (49%) of people who die by suicide do not have contact with a hospital or mental health service in the 12 months prior to suicide.

The drivers of distress that can lead to suicide extend beyond mental ill-health and require action from all areas of government to meaningfully drive down suicide rates in NSW.

Legislation is one of many tools the government will use to strengthen NSW's whole of government approach to suicide prevention.

If you have lived or living experience of suicide, your voice is important in helping shape this legislation.

Which is why we will be undertaking a series of consultation activities to make sure voices of lived experience are reflected in legislation as it develops.

This includes people who have or are caring for someone through a suicidal crisis and people who are bereaved by suicide.

Suicide prevention legislation aims to - embed the voices of people with lived and living experience of suicide in whole of government and enable cross-portfolio responsibility and accountability for suicide prevention in NSW.

If you need help call - Beyond Blue - Ph: 1300224636, Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800; Lifeline - 13 11 14; Mental Health Line - 1800 011 511 or Suicide Call Back Service - 1300 659 467