If you or someone you know is at immediate risk of harm, call 000 or Mental Health Triage on 13 14 65.

The inaugural AGD Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2025-2028 (PDF, 1.2 MB), reflects a department-wide commitment to suicide prevention and includes a range of specific measures and initiatives that aim to:

  • provide staff with the tools and knowledge to compassionately respond to suicide and suicide-related distress and
  • support people experiencing mental ill health.

The plan was developed in consultation with AGD staff and the wider community via the government’s public consultation website YourSay. Through our consultation we were able to draw on the feedback and insights of people who identify as being within a priority population group, people with lived experience of suicide, and Aboriginal people.

We thank everyone who contributed to this plan. Particularly the people with lived and living experience who shared their insights and wisdom.

The Attorney-General’s Department is a compassionate and resilient workplace where employees feel connected, valued, and safe. It is our goal to ensure our people are equipped with the tools and knowledge to identify when someone may need support, and to respond to suicide-related distress.

We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our customers, clients and members of the community, and to ensure that those who interact with us are treated with care and are supported to access help that suits their individual needs.

The nature of our work links us to parts of our community who are disproportionately impacted by suicide. This includes people who have experienced financial hardship, contact with the criminal justice system, discrimination, and violence and abuse. We recognise these touchpoints as an opportunity to identify warning signs and respond to people in need of additional assistance with compassion, kindness, cultural safety, and sensitivity.

Our Action Plan prioritises suicide prevention across our department, with specific and measurable actions that align with each of the five priority areas set out in the South Australian Suicide Prevention Plan 2023-2026: Partner, Respect, Prevent, Review and Respond.

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If you or someone you know is at immediate risk of harm, call 000 or Mental Health Triage on 13 14 65.

An extensive list of supports can be found in the AGD Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2025-2028 (PDF, 1.2 MB).