Did you know? The LGBTQIA+ community are at an increased risk of suicide and self-harm. The 2020 roll out of the Private Lives 3 survey found that 41.9% of LGBTQIA+ participants had considered suicide within the last 12 months. This research also found that LGBTQIA+ young people are five times more likely to attempt suicide compared to the general population.

Suicide Prevention Australia note that the LGBTQIA+ community are less likely to access help when experiencing a suicidal crisis and this is likely due to barriers faced by this group due to perceived and actual discrimination and stigma.

In recognition of Trans Day of Visibility (31st March 2024) the St John of God Suicide Prevention Coordinators (funded by the Mental Health Commission) have teamed up with Living Proud to provide a free two hour workshop to the South West community on Suicide Prevention with an LGBTQIA+ focus.

This workshop aims to increase your awareness of suicide prevention from an LGBTQIA+ lens and how you can provide support in this space.