The National Suicide Prevention Outcomes Framework

Outcomes Framework Overview

The Overview provides the purpose, aims and intent of the Outcomes Framework and explains how the components operate together to provide a better understanding of the impact of efforts being made nationally.

Download the Overview here

Components

The Outcomes Framework is made up of several components: an Overview, an Outcomes Map, a Data Quality and Improvement Plan, and a Monitoring and Reporting Plan.  

Outcomes Framework Overview

Outcomes Map

Full Outcomes Map coming soon

Data Quality and Improvement Plan

In development

Monitoring and Reporting Plan

In development

The Strategy and Outcomes Framework

With the Strategy now in delivery phase, it is critical that we have a way to meaningfully measure and report nationally on the outcomes that matter to people.​ The Outcomes Framework measures progress against the direction outlined within the Strategy by translating the Strategy model into person-centred outcomes to ensure we have a consistent and agreed upon way to monitor progress. 

Theory of Change 

The theory of change for the Outcomes Framework underpins the Outcomes Map (i.e. the goals, outcomes, indicators and data measures) and shows the connections between the Strategy and what is being measured in the Outcomes Framework.

Prevention Domain

Support Domain

Critical Enablers

Stay informed 

To be kept informed of the development of the Outcomes Framework and upcoming consultations please register at: Get involved | National Suicide Prevention Office | National Mental Health Commission 

Partnership with the Australia Institute of Health and Welfare  

The NSPO has partnered with the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) to contribute to the development of the Outcomes Framework. To find out more about the role of AIHW visit National Outcomes Framework - Suicide & self-harm monitoring - AIHW

Click here to see what Lived Experience Partnership Group members have to say about the Outcomes Framework

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Acknowledgement of Country

The Commission acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters on which we live, work and learn.

Diversity

The Commission is committed to embracing diversity and eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of health services. The Commission welcomes all people irrespective of ethnicity, lifestyle choice, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.

Lived Experience

We acknowledge the individual and collective contributions of those with a lived and living experience of mental ill-health and suicide, and those who love, have loved and care for them. Each person’s journey is unique and a valued contribution to Australia’s commitment to mental health suicide prevention systems reform.

Acknowledgment of Country

The National Suicide Prevention Office (NSPO) acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters on which we live, work and learn.

Recognition of lived experience

The NSPO recognises the individual and collective contributions of those with lived and living experience of suicide. People who have survived suicide attempts, cared for a person in suicidal crisis or have lost a loved one to suicide demonstrate tremendous generosity through providing their expertise and insights. Every person’s journey is unique and a valued contribution to Australia’s commitment to suicide prevention system reform.

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