This important initiative aims to address the urgent needs of at-risk populations through a community-led approach, integrating prevention, intervention, and postvention strategies.

In 2023, Australia saw 3,214 suicide deaths, with rates in south east Melbourne reaching their highest level since 2000. 

What's involved?

Services to address one or more stages of the suicide prevention continuum (prevention, intervention, and postvention) and should include Targeted Regional Initiatives for Suicide Prevention (TRISP) and other activities that strengthen community resilience, with a preference for one service delivered by an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO).

• Services have the opportunity to receive up to $300,000 (ex GST) per service, including establishment costs
• Proposals under $200,000 (excluding GST), including establishment costs, will not be considered
• ACCO submissions will be assessed regardless of amount.

Applying for this tender

To be considered for this tender, applicants must:

• Be a provider that currently provides services or delivers relevant activities within the SEMPHN catchment
• Deliver the proposed services/activities within the geographical boundaries of SEMPHN
• Be able to establish and deliver services in the Financial Year 2025/26.

Detailed eligibility is provided in the tender specifications.

SEMPHN will prioritise submissions that reflect evidence-based, innovative, and locally tailored approaches to achieving better mental health and suicide prevention outcomes.

All questions and tenders MUST be submitted via SEMPHN's eProcure by the dates below. 

Key Dates

• 12 March 2025: Tender opens
• 7 April 2025: Closing date for questions via eProcure
• 15 April 2025 (3 pm): Closing date for responses
• 26 - 27 May 2025: Interviews with shortlisted respondents (if required)
• From 1 July 2025: Service commencement date
• 30 June 2026: Contract end date.