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24 June 2010
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Terms of referenceConduct of the inquiryAcknowledgements Appropriate languageSuicide and euthanasiaStructure of the report Background to suicide and suicide prevention
IntroductionPersonal costsSocial costsFinancial costsConclusion
IntroductionData on suicide and trendsThe collection of suicide data in AustraliaImpediments to accurate suicide reportingConsequences of underreporting Scope of reporting Conclusion
IntroductionSuicide prevention roles Discharge and follow up supportStepped care and accommodation servicesCoordination of care Patient information and privacyPharmacological issues Suicide awareness and assistance trainingConclusion
IntroductionAwareness in the community Stigma Public discussion of suicideSuicide awareness programsMedia guidelines and reporting A National Suicide Awareness CampaignTargeted awareness-raising programsIssues for considerationConclusion
IntroductionUniversal, selective and indicated interventions Universal interventionsAccess to means and suicide hotspotsAlcohol and drugsTargeted programs Men Indigenous communitiesChildren and Young PeoplePeople who attempt suicide or self harmPeople with mental illnessRural and remote areas Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people People bereaved by suicide Culturally and linguistically diverse people (CALD)PrisonersThe elderlyOther groups Conclusion
IntroductionNSPS suicide research A focus on the evaluation of interventions Disseminating researchGaps in research Funding Conclusion
IntroductionSuicide prevention in AustraliaCoordination and collaboration. Governance and accountabilityFunding issuesConclusion
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