Acknowledgements

We acknowledge those people with a lived experience of mental health issues and suicide, their families, friends and supporters who provided input into the process and shared stories, along with the many people from different organisations and the general public who hold an interest in mental health and suicide prevention.

We also acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional owners of this country throughout Australia and their connection to land, waters and community. We pay respect to them and their cultures, and to the Elders both past and present. We thank the contribution of local Aboriginal communities to help shape our knowledge of their country and identity. We benefit from the generosity in sharing their country and their culture as part of these consultations.