Suicide Prevention Action Plan
Suicide is a far-reaching issue that can have long-lasting effects on individuals, families, and communities. A multitude of complex factors can contribute to someone’s distress but with the right support many deaths by suicide are preventable. The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is committed to playing our part in the prevention of suicide and supporting South Australians impacted by suicide.
The primary industries, regional communities and our staff who support them experience some complex and multi-faceted factors that have the potential to contribute to distress such as:
- economic pressures
- social isolation and remote working conditions
- roles that involve first responder responsibilities (whether in their work role or in community roles)
- psychosocial risk factors such as emotionally demanding work
- global events and geopolitical tensions that can cause trade disruptions and market fluctuations
- climatic conditions and adverse events (droughts, bushfires, floods, frost, hail, pests, and disease outbreaks).
PIRSA can play an important role in supporting our stakeholders and communities in navigating these challenges, building resilience, being compassionate and linking them with professional support as needed.
Suicide prevention involves taking action to build well-being, address life’s adversities, strengthen protective factors, raise community awareness, and change our collective mindset.
In developing the Suicide Prevention Action Plan, we undertook a comprehensive consultation process to ensure a broad range of perspectives were considered, involving:
- PIRSA staff
- industry stakeholders
- leading research organisations specialising in mental health, suicide prevention, and lived experience
- the broader community via YouSAy.
Our first Suicide Prevention Action Plan ( ) will be treated as a living document that will evolve based on our learning over the years, and ongoing consultation.
If you need support, then you can contact a range of helpful services at Crisis helplines and support.
PIRSA's Family and Business (FaB) Mentors are also available to assist primary producers in South Australia.