In light of the high rates of mental health challenges and suicide deaths in our state, this plan presents an important opportunity to re-evaluate what is working and where further action is needed to prevent suicide. The evidence continues to demonstrate that the factors influencing suicide are complex and require a coordinated response across mental health services, community supports, frontline services and local communities.

We support the Plan's stronger focus on wellbeing and prevention, recognising that mental wellbeing, compassionate communities, peer support and community healing all contribute to reducing suicide-related distress and improving outcomes. At the same time, the next Plan should maintain a clear focus on interventions that directly reduce suicide risk and respond to suicide-related distress. This includes timely access to mental health support, community capability, compassionate responses to distress, improved continuity of care, and more support options that sit between early intervention and crisis services.