on a mission to
educate and support
Empowering men with mental health support, community training, and post-suicide care, TNSA champions a stigma-free future for men’s well-being. Contact us.
about us
At The Next Step Australia (TSNA), we believe no man should face mental health challenges alone. We are committed to forging a pathway for men grappling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, stress, and suicidal thoughts, ensuring they always find the support they deserve. Whether it’s by offering financial aid to those in need, training community members in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills, or extending post-suicide care for grieving families, we aim to be a beacon of hope.
But our mission doesn’t end there. We also empower men through workshops, support groups, and community events to share, learn, and heal together. Our vision is to redefine society’s stance on men’s mental health, breaking down barriers and stigmas. As a volunteer-run registered charity, we channel every dollar donated right back into our initiatives, ensuring every man gets a fighting chance.
Join us in this pivotal journey to change lives, challenge norms, and champion men’s mental health.
our mission
The Next Step Australia is a community focused registered not-for-profit charity that provides support and pathways to better enable the community, particularly men who are at greatest risk of suicide death, to seek support for mental health and suicidal challenges through peer to peer support.
The Next Step Australia regularly provides free community events to create awareness and reduce stigma around suicide and mental health challenges, as well as funds community members to engage in mental health and suicide prevention training so they can support others during times of need.
In 2021, 3,144 Australians took their lives, with 8.6 Australians dying every day by suicide these numbers a more than double the national road toll. Furthermore, 226 of these devastating outcomes were individuals residing in South Australia.
Suicide outcomes have significant socio-economic impacts, and each outcome is reported to impact 135 people, including family members, work colleagues, friends and first responders at the time of death. In Australia, as in many western countries, the majority of suicide outcomes are males. In 2021 men accounted for over 75% of suicide deaths with seven men dying by suicide every day. While not discounting the impact that suicide and suicidal behaviours can have on women and other communities, there is a significant issue regarding men and suicidal behaviour that requires focus.
our vision
There are a range of factors that are suggested to drive this disparity, including a lack of awareness within the community of the issue of male suicide, including the prevalence of deaths by suicide for the male population, what drives these outcomes and how to best receive support when in suicidal crisis. Additionally, research has suggested that stigma regarding suicide, suicidal behaviours and mental health for men which limits engagement with support services that may assist in time of need, is also apparent and requires reduction to mitigate men from taking their lives.
By engaging with the community in an open and interactive setting the project aims to educate through creating awareness of the issue, what may drive its presence, signs to look out for that someone is struggling with suicidal thoughts and how best to access and engage in support services as needed, will allow for increased understanding and prevention/intervention opportunities early in men’s suicide trajectories.
Additionally, by engaging with the community and sharing lived experiences will reduce stigma for men experiencing suicidal trajectories and mental health challenges, encouraging this vulnerable population to seek help when needed and normalise accessing services in times of crisis.
Lets normalise mental health challenges for men and reduce stigma.
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