PRESENTS
Elevating the voices of the next generation to prevent Indigenous suicide
2026 Dates Coming Soon
The 2025 Indigenous Suicide Prevention Forum highlighted the vital role of grassroots, community-led suicide prevention initiatives across Australia and Aotearoa and included a diverse range of speakers with differing lived experiences. The event strengthened connections between experts, community leaders, and practitioners, fostering shared learning and collaboration.
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Attendees were inspired by the next generation of leaders with a youth keynote from One Percent Program Founder Dante Rodrigues, MC Bianca Hunt and youth panel led by AIPA Committee Member Mark Nannup. Yamatji/Noongar.
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A strong focus was placed on cultural healing, with activities such as art therapy, an On-Country walk and Mullett haul with the Gamay Rangers, and a cultural cruise with Tribal Warrior. Trauma-informed yoga, weaving, and grounding bodywork further supported attendees’ wellbeing. The Forum continues to provide a culturally safe space for connection, healing, and solutions-driven conversations to strengthen suicide prevention efforts in First Nations communities.
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Past Forum Highlights
2025 Partners
2025 Forum Committee Members
Featured Speakers from 2025
Hon. Linda Burney MP
Member for Barton
Professor Pat Dudgeon
Professor of Indigenous Studies and Project Director
​Centre for Best Practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention, University of Western Australia
Michael Naera
International
board member
​World Indigenous Suicide Prevention Conference
Danté Rodrigues
Co-Founder
One Percent Program;
2024 NAIDOC
Youth Award Winner
Sue-Anne Hunter
Commissioner
​Yoorrook Justice
Commission
Rachel Fishlock
Chief Executive Officer
Gayaa Dhuwi
Dr Clinton Schultz
Director, First Nations Strategy and Partnerships, The Black Dog Institute
Bianca Hunt
TV Presenter; Media Personality; Interviewer; Author; Founder
AGNT BLAK
“What an important event, thank you for creating a safe space to talk about such important issues facing our community.”
Indigenous Healing Practitioner, First Nations Healing
2025 Venue
Novotel Brighton Beach​
​The Grand Parad, Brighton-le-sands,
Sydney, NSW 2216​
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Accommodation:
We are delighted to offer delegates a 15% discount on the best available flexible room rates at Novotel Brighton Beach. To take advantage of this exclusive offer, please book directly with the hotel by calling 02 9556 5113 or emailing hotel@novotelbrightonbeach.com.au. Be sure to mention the code "2503AVENTE" when making your reservation. This discount is only available for direct bookings and is not valid through other websites​
