A plane full of
Australians attempt suicide every single day.
The Australian Suicide Prevention Foundation (ASPF) provides a unique approach proven by research to reduce suicide and attempts. Medically approved, no waiting, effective, simple, no training, no cost.
Our words. Your voice. Their safety.
"Support for their tough times, life-changing when they see no hope"
No training needed, just let everyone know where to find us 24/7
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Very worried about someone?
500+ medically approved phrases to create a safety net.
WhatDoISay.orgWhatDoISay.org is our latest digital innovation designed to help you create a safety net around friends and family members who may be at risk of self-harm.
Supporting 20+ languages and continuously expanding, WhatDoISay.org aims to make life-saving support accessible to more people, communities, and cultures around the world.
Our Achievements & Research
Words Proven by Research
By sending our messages as a safety net, we are all able without training to become valuable daily supporters until the risk passes.
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Award Winning Innovations
Watch our two very short videos explaining our award-winning app "Prevent A Suicide: What To Say" and the InToughTimesText initiative.
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30 Years Protecting Australians
Our services began in 1995. Dr David Horgan saw technology as the first step in early stage suicide prevention, leading to the creation of ASPF.
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International Expansion
Australia is part of a Number One Club we wish to get out of. We are expanding our digital prevention tools to new countries to create a global circle of care.
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Community Partners
We collaborate with existing services, offering suicide prevention without waiting anywhere. Read about our sponsors, Rotary support, and University relationships.
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Protect Friends by Giving Publicity
Can you help with just 5 minutes of your time? Raise the awareness of our websites and apps by linking to us on your website or social media.
Get HTML CodeResources, Articles & Visual Guides
Read official publications or view professional diagnostic flowcharts created to build your mental health community shield.
Infographics & Visual Pathways
Explore clear, expert-designed visual aids detailing the progression of depression and therapeutic prevention routes. Our primary guide explores the "Depression Spiral" and how community intervention halts negative cognitive loops.
Writings & Papers
Overview of WhatDoISay.org
Overview_of_WhatDoISay_3.docx
by Bianca Carmona • July 2026
The Critical Role of Personal Networks
by Dr. David Horgan • June 2026
Community Connection as a Shield
by ASPF Editorial Team • May 2026
Media Coverage
The Age: Digital Lifesavers
The Age Newspaper • March 2026
ABC National Broadcast Segment
ABC News Australia • January 2026
Rotary Down Under Feature Profile
Rotary Down Under • April 2026
Our 7 Websites & App
Free, immediate access anytime, anywhere. Click any link to visit our platforms.
Core Action Tools
Information Portals
Specific Support
Annual Financial Statements
ASPF is a Registered Harm Prevention Charity, Deductible Gift Recipient, and registered with the ACNC. The annual audited financial statements can be accessed below:
Support Our Mission
Our service reduces crisis line calls, ambulance callouts, emergency department costs, and time off work, which reduces overall health costs and income taxes.
No one in our organization is paid a salary or a retainer. Every dollar donated goes into producing and distributing information to help Australians survive.
Meet Our Directors
Committed health advocates, technological experts, and community leaders steering our foundation.
Kristin Michaels
Chair
Experience leading public and private healthcare organizations, specialized in acute and primary clinical governance.
Assoc. Prof. David Horgan
Founder & Medical Director
Educated in Ireland, 6 specialist qualifications, decades as a last resort psychiatrist, now retired. Devotes his time to population suicide prevention and innovation.
John Hardy
Director
Distinguished executive background spanning Telecommunications, IT, coaching and APAC leadership networks.
Thomas Green
Director
Digital marketing strategist, consultant, and business development specialist with over 20 years in tech innovation.
Dr Caterina Sloan
Director
“CPR for the brain” originator. General practitioner in Melbourne, with specialised knowledge in mental health.
Richard Dent
Director
Order of Australia recipient and experienced not-for-profit leader with 25+ years guiding charities and community organisations across Australia and the Asia-Pacific.
Contact Us
We want to hear from you if you can help in any way, not just money for publicityFor media enquiries, partnership opportunities, or clinical questions about our materials, contact us directly.
Kew VIC 3101
North Melbourne VIC 3051
Crisis Support
For crisis support, our website InToughTimesText.org offers a wide range of services in Australia that you can access immediately.