News
2021
Media Alert: Reminder for safe reporting on assisted dying/euthanasia
While the court proceedings of Glenn Stratton and the death of his father Colin Stratton is a story of public interest, media are reminded of the importance of responsible reporting on assisted dying/euthanasia.
Winners of the Mindframe for Journalism Education 2021 Ossie Awards announced
Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Mindframe for Journalism Education Ossie Awards, Olek Novak and Tayla Burgess, presented at the Journalism Education and Research Association of Australia (JERAA) Conference.
Media Alert: Reminder for safe reporting on the death of Brian Laundrie
Australian media professionals are reminded to apply the Mindframe guidelines in ongoing reporting on the death of Brian Laundrie.
Media Alert: Release of ABS Causes of Death data 2020
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has today released its 2020 Causes of Death data, which includes annual, national and state suicide information.
Media Alert: Communicating about Australian suicide data scheduled for release
Media and all public communicators are urged to report responsibly on suicide data being released this week.
New Mindframe expert directory provides support for media stories
The Mindframe team has launched a national expert directory to support media professionals when they are seeking comment on suicide prevention, mental ill-health and Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD).
Updated guidelines for communicating about eating disorders to promote awareness and decrease stigma
Best practice advice for anyone communicating about eating disorders is now available in a new resource from Mindframe and The National Eating Disorders Collaboration (NEDC).
Media Alert: Advice for communicating on the impact of COVID-19 lockdown on youth mental health
Media and all public communicators are urged to use responsible language on the issue of youth mental health and suicide and the COVID-19 public health orders.
Media Alert: Advice for safe reporting on transmission of COVID-19
Reporting on localised transmission of COVID-19 and compliance with public health orders is of public interest and will continue to receive heightened and ongoing media coverage. Provision of clear and up-to-date information is vitally important for our communities, including the release of some demographic and geographic details.
Mindframe and the Dart Centre Asia Pacific offer support to media reporting on COVID-19
New self-care tips for media professionals offer guidance on how to focus on mental health and wellbeing while continuing to report on COVID-19.