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Why suicide data matters
Suicide data provides evidence to:
- strengthen suicide prevention programs
- inform policy and planning
- improve services and supports for people affected by suicide, including people experiencing suicidal distress and people bereaved by suicide.
Queensland Suicide Register
The Queensland Suicide Register (QSR) is Queensland's long-term suicide surveillance system. It contains records of confirmed suicides by Queensland residents dating back to 1990.
Records are reviewed and updated after coronial investigations are finalised. The purpose of the QSR is to provide reliable information about suicide trends over time.
Interim Queensland Suicide Register
The Interim Queensland Suicide Register (iQSR) provides timely information about suspected suicides in Queensland. It records interim data shortly after a death occurs, using information available through initial investigations.
The iQSR helps identify emerging trends and informs responses by communities, frontline services and government agencies.
We manage the iQSR for the Queensland Government, with support from the Coroners Court of Queensland and the Queensland Police Service.
Suicide in Queensland annual reports
Our annual reports provide information about suicide deaths in Queensland, including long-term trends and demographic patterns. They help inform suicide prevention efforts across the state.
iQSR monthly reports
Our monthly reports provide timely information about suspected suicides in Queensland. They help identify emerging trends and issues that may require attention.
Monthly reports are published no later than 8 weeks after the reporting month ends. This allows time to process, check and update data before reports are published.
Interpreting suicide data
Use suicide data with care. Trends can vary over time, especially for smaller population groups, regions or short reporting periods. Monthly data should be considered alongside longer-term trends.
Reporting on suicide
Follow the Mindframe guidelines to report on suicide safely, responsibly and accurately.
Every suicide affects families, friends, colleagues, classmates and communities. Publishing suicide data may cause distress for people bereaved by suicide.