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Mindframe’s enduring role in efforts to prevent suicide and reduce stigma has been recognised with the program named as Suicide Prevention Australia’s (SPA) Outstanding Contributing Organisation for NSW.
The honour, part of SPA’s 2026 Living Is For Everyone (LiFE) awards, recognises the unique and powerful contributions made by both individuals and organisations working to “reduce the rate and impact of suicide coupled with tremendous heart, skills and experience”.
The award was presented to Mindframe program Lead Dr Elizabeth Paton by NSW Minister for Mental Health, Rose Jackson, at a ceremony held in Sydney last night.
The Mindframe program, delivered nationally by Everymind, was established more than two decades ago to change how Australia communicates about suicide, mental health concerns, and alcohol and other drug concerns.
Its purpose has been to reduce stigma, encourage help-seeking, and prevent suicide by improving public communication across media, education, government, and community sectors.
The program offers training and a range of free resources that support public communicators when discussing suicide and self-harm, mental health concerns, alcohol and other drugs, and disordered eating in ways that are safe, authentic and non-stigmatising.
Dr Paton emphasised the program’s research and evidence-base which “shows that the way we talk about suicide in the media matters”.
“Being recognised with a LiFE Award reinforces the importance of that work and the partnerships that make it possible,” Dr Paton said. “The work we do is only possible because so many people – media, sector partners and people with lived experience – choose to share these stories safely and sensitively.”
A national winner in the category is scheduled to be announced at the Suicide Prevention Australia’s LiFE Award Gala Dinner in Sydney this April.