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Date: 28 October 2004 Location: Sydney Suicide Prevention Australia (SPA) is a non-profit, non-government organisation working as a public health advocate in suicide prevention. The mission of Suicide Prevention Australia is the prevention of suicide and suicidal behaviours and the minimisation of their negative impact upon the community. SPA is the only national umbrella body active in suicide prevention throughout Australia. They are also the only non-government member organisation of suicidologists in Australia. SPA is a broad-based organisation, which brings together diverse community interests across disciplines, youth and mental health sectors and the public affected by suicide. As a national non-government umbrella organisation, SPA supports and assists individuals and organisations throughout Australia. SPA provides resources and training programs for education and awareness in suicide prevention, intervention and postvention. Please go to http://www.suicidepreventionaust.org/ for more information. Suicide Prevention Australia recently had their annual conference. On 28th October 2004, Elizabeth Benson-Stott (Director and Snr Psychologist of Aggregate Corporation in Hervey Bay) was flown to Sydney to receive a National Award from Suicide Prevention Australia. The Award was given to a person or organisation who went about bringing positive attitudes and life affirming support to others in the area of suicide prevention. The National Life Awards were given to acknowledge the great contribution of 'quiet achievers'. Awards were made in four categories: Young Australians, Healthy Communities, Responsible Media Reporting, and Indigenous Health. Judging of the entries was completed by a panel of independent community experts. The LIFE AWARDS were presented at a Lord Mayors Civic Reception in Sydney which launched the 2004 Suicide Prevention Australia Conference on 28th October 2004. In keeping with the conference theme, the LIFE AWARDS provided an opportunity to engage the range of groups working in a way that is life affirming and contributing to the health and well being of Australians. Elizabeth Benson-Stott won the National category of Youth. This Award was sponsored by Huyndai who were on hand to present the Award. The Youth Award category recognized those individuals, groups or organizations that have as their activity suicide prevention in young Australians. <end> For more information on this topic contact: James Stott 
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