Using an evidence-based approach to suicide prevention, the Collaborative aims to build a culture where, rather than working individually, people and organisations are committed to working collaboratively to create systemic change.

Our values:

Genuine collaboration – anyone is welcome to join the Collaborative, and the growing diversity of our membership echoes the need for a whole-of-community approach to suicide prevention. All contributions are respected and welcomed.

Value lived experience – central to our work is the meaningful inclusion of people with lived experience in all levels of our work. We ensure the insight and experiential wisdom of people with a lived experience of suicide is at the heaty of the development and implementation of collective suicide prevention activities across the region.

Evidence based and evidence generating practice – before undertaking any work, the Collaborative considers the evidence for what’s needed and the evidence for what will successfully address those needs. We consult the suicide prevention literature, as well as the practical wisdom of our local communities and the expertise of people with lived experience of suicide.

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The Illawarra Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention Collaborative's Report Cards are a great way to monitor and reflect on the activities that the Collaborative has achieved together.

We are grateful to all who contribute to our work and are proud to capture and celebrate the milestones and achievements since our inception in 2015.  

	Illawarra Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention Collaborative 2022 Report Card Our most recent Report Card launched at our Connecting Together 2022 event on 31 October. This Report Card covers the period of 2020 - June 2022, a turbulent period of change and complexity. It showcases our achievements and where we are heading. There are a limited number of printed copies which you can request by contacting us. Access the report here.
	Illawarra Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention Collaborative 2019 Report Card This is the first Report Card for the Illawarra Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention Collaborative. It provides an overview of what we have been working on and what we are looking to achieve in the coming years. Access the report here.