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nsor of the Triple i Virtual Conference 12th Triple i | Virtual Conference | 25th–27th May 2021
The International Association for Suicide Prevention’s 31st World Congress
will be held in Australia for the first time since 1997 and aims to provide a si-
gnificant platform for those involved in suicide prevention; from academics
and researchers, policy makers, to NGOs and those working in the commu-
nity.
Suicide is a public health issue that affects individuals, families, workpla-
ces and communities the world over. It remains a universal challenge with
millions impacted by suicidal behaviour. Suicide is among the top 20 causes
of death globally for people of all ages (approximately 800,000 per year, wi-
th over 3,000 in Australia). Indigenous peoples in Australia have among the
highest global rates. Limited data means the true extent of suicidal behavi-
our remains hidden (approximately 20 attempted suicides per suicide) and
suicide is far-reaching, leaving many affected and/or suffering intense grief
(approximately 135 people per suicide). The reduction of suicide mortality is
of global importance and a vital public health consideration.
The IASP World Congress is the primary global collaborative opportunity
for expert thinking related to suicide and suicide prevention, bringing toge-
ther academics, researchers, practitioners, those with lived experience, diver-
se backgrounds, and innovators associated with suicide prevention efforts or
working within suicide prevention-related topics. The congress takes place
on the Gold Coast, Queensland and virtually from 21st–24th September 2021.
The Congress will be fully hybrid with the full programme available in person
and virtually online.
For more information visit
www.iasp.info/goldcoast2021!
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The International Association for Suicide Prevention’s 31st World Congress
will be held in Australia for the first time since 1997 and aims to provide a si-
gnificant platform for those involved in suicide prevention; from academics
and researchers, policy makers, to NGOs and those working in the commu-
nity.
Suicide is a public health issue that affects individuals, families, workpla-
ces and communities the world over. It remains a universal challenge with
millions impacted by suicidal behaviour. Suicide is among the top 20 causes
of death globally for people of all ages (approximately 800,000 per year, wi-
th over 3,000 in Australia). Indigenous peoples in Australia have among the
highest global rates. Limited data means the true extent of suicidal behavi-
our remains hidden (approximately 20 attempted suicides per suicide) and
suicide is far-reaching, leaving many affected and/or suffering intense grief
(approximately 135 people per suicide). The reduction of suicide mortality is
of global importance and a vital public health consideration.
The IASP World Congress is the primary global collaborative opportunity
for expert thinking related to suicide and suicide prevention, bringing toge-
ther academics, researchers, practitioners, those with lived experience, diver-
se backgrounds, and innovators associated with suicide prevention efforts or
working within suicide prevention-related topics. The congress takes place
on the Gold Coast, Queensland and virtually from 21st–24th September 2021.
The Congress will be fully hybrid with the full programme available in person
and virtually online.
For more information visit
www.iasp.info/goldcoast2021!
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