Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention

• Reach:

  QLD

• Focus area:

  General

• Category:

  Non-government

Description

The Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention (AISRAP) is located at Griffith University. The Institute conducts research in all aspects of suicide prevention and manages the Queensland Suicide Register. AISRAP also provides education and training for health and allied professionals.

In 2005 the Institute became a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Suicide Prevention. In 2008 AISRAP was established as the National Centre of Excellence in Suicide Prevention, funded by the Commonwealth government's Department of Health and Ageing. Indigenous suicide forms one of the main areas of research for the Institute.

Contacts

Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention
Room 1.48
Psychology Building (M24)
Griffith University
Messines Ridge Road
Mt Gravatt QLD 4122
Ph: (07) 3735 3382
Fax: (07) 3735 3450
Email: aisrap@griffith.edu.au

Links

• View website: Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention
• View website: Griffith University