News
2019
Media Alert: World Suicide Prevention Day and RUOK?Day
Mindframe would like to take the time to remind Australian media to consider safe reporting when developing stories around World Suicide Prevention Day, Tuesday 10 September and R U OK?Day Thursday 12 September, 2019.
Insights from the Australian Winter School Conference
Recently, Everymind Suicide Prevention Project Officer, Clare Jones attended the 31st Australian Winter School Conference; a leading national alcohol and other drugs (AOD) conference on behalf of the Mindframe for Alcohol and Other Drugs project.
Mindframe to support 52nd annual AWGIE Awards
The Australian Writers' Guild AWGIE Awards recognise and reward excellence in stage, screen and radio writers, celebrating the very best in Australian stage and screen writing.
Media Alert: Mindframe advice for reporting incident in the Sydney CBD
Mindframe reminds media of the importance of responsible coverage of the incident in the Sydney CBD and urges promotion of help-seeking information for vulnerable audiences.
Media Alert: Mindframe reminder for responsible reporting on the deaths of Canadian murder suspects
Mindframe cautions Australian media outlets against utilising syndicated news stories that include explicit details of method and means, as this may be of harmful to vulnerable audiences, particularly individuals who are experiencing thoughts of suicide.
Media Alert: Everymind and SANE Australia call out political leaders and commentators for unsafe statements linking mental illness to violence
Following recent comments by President Trump regarding the tragic mass shootings in the USA, Everymind and SANE Australia have come together this week to jointly urge political representatives and commentators to avoid irresponsible commentary, including inaccurately linking mental illness to violence
Media Alert: Mindframe reminder for responsible reporting on commentary linking mass shootings in the United States to mental illness
Mindframe reminds Australian media to be cautious when using or repeating overseas commentary and media coverage linking recent mass shootings in the United States to mental illness, as doing so may result in stigma.
Media Alert: Mindframe reminder for responsible reporting on Canadian murder suspects
Mindframe reminds Australian media of the need for responsible reporting of the ongoing actions regarding murder suspects Bryer Schmegelsky and Kam McLeod in Canada.
Ashley Argoon presents the Media LiFE Award to Illawarra Mercury at NSPC19
Illawarra Mercury is this year’s winner of the Media LiFE Award, presented at the National Suicide Prevention Conference in Melbourne last night.
Media Alert: Mindframe advice for reporting incident at Chatswood Chase
Mindframe reminds media of the importance of responsible coverage of the incident at Chatswood Chase and urges promotion of help-seeking information for vulnerable audiences.