Suicide Prevention Australia

We are pleased to announce that Matthew Tukaki has been elected as Suicide Prevention Australia Chair following Murray Bleach's decision to step down. Matthew shared this short video message about the appointment earlier today. Transcript listed below. "Friends; Big news to share today. Yesterday my fellow Suicide Prevention Australia Directors elected me as Chair. I am humbled by their vote of confidence. Thank you to Murray Muz Bleach for all he has done for the organisation since 2011. It will be tough to step into your shoes but I am excited to step up into the role after six years serving on the SPA Board. In my time with SPA I have seen immense change in this sector and how SPA operates as a Member organisation. I am passionate about SPA Membership better reflecting the diverse needs of Australians. I want to see greater representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, regional and remote communities and the increasing role our members can play when it comes to the diversity of our wor