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Priority Populations
Social and cultural factors have a significant influence upon mental health and wellbeing in certain population groups.
When communicating about suicide and mental health health concerns that could affect different priority populations, ensure social and cultural factors are taken into account.
Accurate information is important in order to identify those who may need additional support and to reduce stigma through increased community understanding.
More about "Priority Populations"
- Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people The resources on this page have been developed in collaboration with the Centre of Best Practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention to support safe and respectful public communication about First Nations suicide.
- Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Communities Being aware of multicultural differences, past trauma and experiences of discrimination, allows for safe and inclusive engagement with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities.
- Children and young people Public conversations about youth mental health concerns and suicide are important, with awareness and community support needed to create meaningful change. However, the timing, tone and content of these stories are essential to avoid increasing distress, suicidal behaviour or reinforcing stigma.
- LGBTIQA+ communities Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, asexual and other sexuality, gender, and bodily diverse (LGBTIQA+) people make up a significant part of Australian society, representing around 11% of the population.
- Veteran & Australian Defence Force Personnel There are important considerations when communicating on issues relating to defence and veteran mental health and suicide.