New guidance: Suicide prevention and response

10 September 2026

Comcare has published new practical guidance for employers on preventing and responding to work-related suicide.


To support employers to take a risk-based and trauma-informed approach to suicide prevention and response, we have released new guidance.

It includes practical steps employers can take to manage risks and respond to incidents, as well as:

  • a definition of suicidal behaviours
  • the risk management process
  • what a positive, trauma-informed response looks like
  • incident notification requirements
  • Comcare’s role after an incident.

It also describes how employers can provide support to workers and others affected by suicidal behaviours at work. See the guidance at Suicide prevention and response.

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