SUICIDE PREVENTION

In reply to the Hon. J.S.L. DAWKINS (19 May 2011) (First Session).

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, Minister for Forests, Minister for Regional Development, Minister for Tourism, Minister for the Status of Women): The Minister for Health and Ageing has been advised:

SA Health is reviewing suicide prevention strategies across South Australia as part of the development of a South Australian Suicide Prevention Strategy. A draft of the Strategy was released for consultation in January 2012 and the results of the consultation will be used to finalise the Strategy. Developing and enhancing community based suicide prevention initiatives across South Australia will be a key component of the final Strategy.