PRESENTS
4 - 6 March 2025 | Eora/Sydney
Elevating the voices of the next generation to prevent Indigenous suicide
Exhibition Event Partner
First Nations grassroots organisations across Australia continue to lead the way in implementing culturally safe, trauma-informed suicide prevention initiatives. These initiatives are crucial in preventing suicides and fostering resilience within our communities. We know that our people know best what works for them, and this forum provides a space for these important initiatives and strategies to be shared.
At our previous forums in 2022, 2023 and 2024, we had the honour of witnessing the profound impact of community-led efforts in this area. This year, we continue to build on that momentum, offering a platform for experts, community leaders, and practitioners to come together to share their insights, learn from one another, and form partnerships that will strengthen our collective approach to suicide prevention.
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The Australian Indigenous Psychologists’ Association looks forward to welcoming you on Eora Country.
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Past Forum Highlights
2025 Forum Committee Members
On-Country Workshop and Cultural Cruise | 6 March
Healing through Connection to Culture, Country and Community
This year, the Suicide Prevention Forum workshop day will move through a meaningful array of cultural activities including art therapy, an on Country walk and talk with the Gamay Rangers and finishing with Tribal Warrior’s cultural cruise around Sydney Harbour.
Book Early as
Limited Spots
Available for
Cultural
Cruise
Featured Speakers
Hon. Linda Burney MP
Member for Barton
Professor Pat Dudgeon
Professor of Indigenous Studies and Project Director
​Centre for Best Practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention, University of Western Australia
Michael Naera
International
board member
​World Indigenous Suicide Prevention Conference
Danté Rodrigues
Co-Founder
One Percent Program;
2024 NAIDOC
Youth Award Winner
Sue-Anne Hunter
Commissioner
​Yoorrook Justice
Commission
Rachel Fishlock
Chief Executive Officer
Gayaa Dhuwi
Dr Clinton Schultz
Director, First Nations Strategy and Partnerships, The Black Dog Institute
Who Should Attend?
Those working to prevent suicide and improve wellbeing in Indigenous communities, including: 
Why Attend?
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Learn what the future generation of leaders identify as critical to their social and emotional wellbeing
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Take inspiration from numerous case studies of culture-based healing programs happening in communities across Australia
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Increase your capacity to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people to heal and build resilience
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Bridge the gaps between research and practice, and between policy and grassroots action
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Participate in cultural and healing activities such as trauma-informed yoga, weaving and grounding body work
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Understand the important role of social determinants such as drug and alcohol and children in out of home care in suicide rates in First Nations communities
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Engage in conversations and solutions to build the capacity and reach of suicide prevention efforts in remote Australia
“What an important event, thank you for creating a safe space to talk about such important issues facing our community.”
Indigenous Healing Practitioner, First Nations Healing
Venue
Novotel Brighton Beach
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Address: The Grand Parade,
Brighton-le-sands,
Sydney, NSW 2216
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