Join Australia's largest online suicide prevention conference for mental health professionals.
For FREE.
Gain insights from 16 leading suicide prevention experts Access 15 hours of professional learning - live & on-demand Earn CPD Hours / OPD Points (Certificates included) Discover global best practices in suicide preventionSuicide remains the leading cause of death for Australians aged between 15 and 44. As a mental health professional, you are the frontline of defence, and you will be required to work with suicidality. You must be prepared.
The purpose of the 2025 Suicide Prevention Summit is to equip helping professionals with evidence-based, culturally-informed strategies, insights, and clinical tools for identifying and managing suicide risk. To achieve that, we’ve assembled 16 leading experts in mental health & suicide prevention into one online specialised Summit. And you can learn for free.
One of the most powerful resources we have to reduce suicides is our frontline mental health workforce. We believe that by providing thousands of mental health practitioners in Australia with global best-practice knowhow and skills, we can tangibly reduce suicide rates. We see our role as bringing global best-practice education to practitioners. Your role is taking the time to learn and apply.
As we endeavour to save valuable lives, we look forward to seeing you at the online 2025 Suicide Prevention Summit. Please continue reading below for more information, or head straight to our registration form.
Snapshot of the Summit
The 2025 Suicide Prevention Summit will be delivered via 15 live webinar sessions from Friday 16th to Sunday 18th of May, and will continue as an on-demand event (i.e. you can watch recordings of live webinars) until Sunday, 27th of July.
Pay Nothing
15 hours of high-quality learning for free.
Live Q&A
Interact with presenters through live Q&A sessions.
Live Webinars
Access live, interactive webinars facilitated by subject-matter experts.
Recorded Sessions
On-demand access to video recordings, so you don’t miss out on anything.
A Broad Mix of Topics
Learn clinical strategies to support a broad mix of client populations.
Top Experts
Learn directly from leading Australian and internationally-renowned speakers.
Accrue CPD/OPD
Receive a Certificate for each session you’ve watched live or on-demand.
Make an Impact
Learn valuable strategies and insights to support clients at risk of suicide.
The Summit is brought to you by...
Meet the Speakers
Bringing you leading experts and thought leaders in suicide prevention and mental health.
The Summit brings you a very unique line-up of renowned practitioners, researchers, educators, and thought leaders in suicide prevention. Whether you decide to attend live webinars or watch on-demand recorded videos – you can rest assured you’ll be learning from the best.
Private Practice
AISRAP - Griffith University
Everymind
University of NSW
Stanford University
Columbia University
Indiana University Bloomington
AISRAP - Griffith University
Private Practice
University of Bristol
Orygen - University of Melbourne
Middlesex University London
Orygen - University of Melbourne
AISRAP - Griffith University
Women’s and Children’s Health Network - South Australia
CriticLE
Contribute to your annual CPD requirements
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a mandatory requirement for most mental health professionals in Australia. As a registered participant, you’ll gain access to a CPD Certificate for each session you’ve attended. These Certificates can be used towards your annual CPD.
Some of the mental health professionals who can accrue CPD hours/points include:
Psychologists Social Workers Counsellors (ACA & PACFA members) Community Workers Occupational Therapists Mental Health Nurses General Practitioners (GPs) Primary Health Care NursesFor more details on CPD hours/points, refer to our FAQ section below.
Praise from previous MHA Summits
The Suicide Prevention Summit has been attended by over 100,000 mental health professionals and students worldwide. Here is some of the feedback from previous participants.
Great CPD
The On-Demand is so Useful
So Grateful
Great Resource
So Practical
Well-Rounded
Packed Full of Tools
High-Quality Presentations
Incredibly Engaging
Thought Provoking Content
Absorbed in the Content
Excellent Presenters
Blown Away
Favourite Yearly Event
Great CPD
The On-Demand is so Useful
So Grateful
Great Resource
So Practical
Well-Rounded
2025 Live Schedule & Sessions
| Fri, May 16
| Sat, May 17
| Sun, May 18
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the event organisers?
Who are the event partners?
Is this an interactive learning opportunity?
Does the Summit count towards my CPD/OPD?
Do I need to pay extra to access CPD Certificates?
How do I access CPD Certificates?
How do I access live webinars and webinar recordings?
What is the difference between live and on-demand sessions?
Can I attend live sessions using a mobile device (e.g. phone or tablet)?
Is there an attendance limit for the live sessions?
Do I need a WebinarJam account to attend the live sessions?
What are the system requirements for watching the on-demand sessions?
I live in a remote area with slow internet. Will I be able to access the summit?
Can I download on-demand videos to watch them later?
Will closed captions be available?
Can my co-workers and I watch the summit from my computer?
Do speakers get remunerated for presenting in the Summit?
I have more questions. How can I contact you?
Plus... Receive a Bonus Gift
With your registration, you’ll receive a free downloadable copy of Mental Health Academy’s
Fit Your Own Mask First: Professional Self-care for Helpers program.
In the field of mental health helping, it is incumbent upon us as clinicians and helpers to do the figurative equivalent of what the airlines now advise: to fit our own masks first. In this comprehensive resource, the intertwined questions of professional and personal self-care are investigated in a holistic manner, to offer you insights and strategies for all levels of self-care. Topics covered include purpose; growth mindset; exercise, diet and sleep; supervision; life-work balance; mindfulness and relaxation techniques; and much more.
As an attendee of the Summit, you’ll receive a free copy of the Fit Your Own Mask First: Professional Self-care for Helpers program with your registration, including readings, reflective assessments, and an editable action plan.