Home Advisory services Evidence review The role of housing insecurity and homelessness in suicidal behaviour: a review of the evidence The role of housing insecurity and homelessness in suicidal behaviour: a review of the evidence Client: National Suicide Prevention Taskforce Summary This focused research project was delivered by AHURI to for the National Suicide Prevention Taskforce, through the Suicide Prevention Research Fund managed by Suicide Prevention Australia to inform the work of the National Suicide Prevention Adviser. The aim was to ascertain the current state of evidence concerning the role of housing insecurity and homelessness as risk factors for suicidal behaviour, and interventions focussed on housing and homelessness for their effectiveness in reducing suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts and suicide deaths. What we delivered Our research approach included: A high-level review of key data and evidence. Assessment of the strength and quality of studies reviewed. Identification of key interventions. Developed recommendations for interventions that may be most appropriate and feasible in the Australian context. Outcomes for the client Data and evidence - The final report provided the client with evidence to inform policy The webinar presented key findings in an accessible format. Impact of the work The review was used to inform the work of the National Suicide Prevention Adviser. Suicide Prevention Australia Website: https://www.suicidepreventionaust.org/research-grants/research-outcomes/#1605051491209-69460685-edef Read our report Watch the research webinar Get in touch Rachel HornsbyHead of Advisory (Acting)t. +61 3 9660 2300e. information@ahuri.edu.au Email Suicide Prevention Australia Find out more about how our research has impacted the work of Suicide Prevention Australia Find out more This important piece of work fills a major gap in the Australian evidence-base and has been significant in informing the work of the National Suicide Prevention Adviser. We are proud to have facilitated AHURI’s innovative research which was commissioned through the National Suicide Prevention Research Fund. The more we can understand about the social determinants of suicide, like housing insecurity and homelessness, the better equipped we are to save lives.’ Nieves Murray CEO, Suicide Prevention Australia Related resources news AHURI research investigates links between suicide and insecure housing Suicide Prevention Australia has published a rapid research review undertaken by AHURI and commissioned by the National Suicide Prevention Taskforce on the links between housing related factors and suicide. view details
news AHURI research investigates links between suicide and insecure housing Suicide Prevention Australia has published a rapid research review undertaken by AHURI and commissioned by the National Suicide Prevention Taskforce on the links between housing related factors and suicide. view details
