Tasmanian Government
Bridget Archer, Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing
The Tasmanian Government is seeking community feedback on ways to improve mental health support and reduce suicide rates in our state.
Every loss from suicide is a person who was deeply valued, and whose absence is profoundly felt by family, friends, workplaces and communities.
Minister for Health, Mental Health and Welbeing, Bridget Archer, said suicide prevention is something we can all help with.
"By staying connected, showing kindness, and checking in on the people around us, we help make Tasmania a stronger and more caring place," Minister Archer said.
"Every small act of support can make a big difference in someone's life."
The Tasmanian Suicide Prevention Strategy was launched in 2023, setting out Tasmania's vision and priorities for helping to prevent suicide.
The Strategy is being delivered through three implementation plans, each with actions to reduce suicide and support the mental health and wellbeing of all Tasmanians.
"The draft Third Implementation Plan for Tasmania's Suicide Prevention Strategy 2023-2027 has been released, and we are seeking feedback to ensure it is informed by community experience and expertise," Minister Archer said.
"The Third Implementation Plan builds on the significant work of the first two Plans. It continues the actions that have been successful so far, uses what we have learned to support people and help prevent suicide, and extends efforts to achieve greater reach and impact.
"We are now seeking feedback on this Implementation Plan, particularly from those with lived experience.
"This will help us strengthen the actions we take and ensure we meet the needs of Tasmanians."
More than 600 Tasmanians, including people with lived experience, informed the Strategy and its first two Implementation Plans.
The draft Third Implementation Plan is now available on the Department of Health website and consultation is open until 5pm, 23 March 2026.
If you or someone you know is experiencing distress, seek help and support from:
Access Mental Health (1800 332 388)
Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800)
Suicide Call Back Service (1300 659 467)
Lifeline (13 11 14), or
Access the Lifeline crisis chat service
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