PIRSA Suicide Prevention Action Plan
We are seeking your views on our Suicide Prevention Action Plan.
What's being decided?
The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is developing its inaugural Suicide Prevention Action Plan.
The primary industries, regional communities, veterinary professionals, and staff who support our community stakeholders, experience complex factors (such as economic pressures, social isolation, climatic conditions, and adverse events) that have potential to contribute to distress.
We are interested in hearing from people or representative bodies involved in primary production, or based in regional areas, who:
- have lived experience of mental illness, suicide, or suicide related distress
- are from priority population groups such as Aboriginal South Australians, LGBTIQA+ communities, people with disability or neurodivergence, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities, veterinary professionals, and first responders.
Background
The draft PIRSA Suicide Prevention Action Plan reflects the department’s commitment to a whole-of-government approach to reducing suicide rates, supporting priority populations, and fostering mental wellbeing in the workplace and in the communities we impact.
The Human Resources Governance Committee, consisting of key executive members and stakeholders across various divisions, provided significant input to ensure PIRSA’s strategic context and sphere of influence was understood and incorporated into the plan.
Our internal consultation process involved conducting focus groups with our staff, with representation of individuals from high-risk groups. We provided the draft action plan to key external industry stakeholders and partners, inviting their views on whether it will be effective and meaningful. We also sought feedback from peak bodies representing people with lived and living experiences to ensure the plan’s actions were relevant and impactful.
We are now seeking public feedback on the specific actions proposed to enhance our understanding and identify gaps or improvements.
Get involved
Find out more:
- Read the detailed draft Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2025–2028.
- Review the PIRSA Strategic Plan 2021–25 and PIRSA Corporate Plan 2024–25.
Promote the consultation with your networks by sending a link to this YourSAy page.
Contact
For any enquiries, please contact us:
- Email: PIRSA.OrganisationalDevelopment@sa.gov.au
Subject: Feedback – PIRSA Suicide Prevention Action Plan - Postal address:
Department for Primary Industries and Regions
Attn: Michelle Griffiths, Corporate Services
Level 20, 11 Waymouth Street
GPO Box 1671
Adelaide SA 5001
What are the next steps?
We will consider your feedback to finalise the Department for Primary Industries and Regions Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2025–2028.
The final action plan will be released in early 2025 and will be available on this page.
