Membership
We would like to recognise people with experiences of suicide, we remember those
we have lost and the impact suicide has both personally, on families and the community at large.
By becoming a member of NCAPES people from diverse communities, backgrounds and experience have the ongoing opportunity to provide insights and input, as a collective voice, in order to assist in reducing suicide rates in Australia.
It has been clearly recognised by Governments, at State and Federal levels, that there must be authentic dialogue with people who have experience of suicide.
By providing these opportunities through the unique structure of the Association, it orientates us to the purpose of NCAPES. This purpose is to value and respect individual and collective advocacy, insights, expertise and contributions that people can make to creating systemic change and improving outcomes for individuals, families and communities.
The membership of NCAPES is based on the following values and principles detailed below.
Democratic Process
Members who elect their representatives, contribute as
they wish, and are listened to.
Equal Community Ownership
Everyone is free to participate.
Experience Perspectives
Gathered through continuous community consultation and not
just one individual's viewpoints.
No Barriers to Participation
Rules about 'safety','readiness' or 'risk' are not barriers to being involved or having your say.
Respect for Differences of Opinion and Alternative Perspectives
Leading to all views considered and perhaps majority views represented after consultation and consensus.