prevention tactics and address the significant public health issue.
Chair Matthew Tukaki said the Board sought out the opinions of members and looked for experts who would bring skills and experience to the role.
“Suicide Prevention Australia’s leadership and coordination has continued to be refined since its start 25 years ago,” Tukaki said.
“With our next CEO the Board listened to members and has deliberately sought out an individual who is adept at understanding complex social and health issues, coordinating clear advocacy messages and leading from the front.”
Murray has spent over 30 years of her career in social sciences and in similar sector roles. This includes positions in financial services, tertiary education, property development, retail, research, health, aged care and retirement.
She is also a long-term Lifeline and Vinnie’s Van volunteer, previous Director of Coordinare – South Eastern NSW Primary Health Network and has worked at the frontline for homelessness and mental health in Australia.
Of her new role, Murray said: “It is an honour to join Suicide Prevention Australia and its members in their campaign for effective bipartisan suicide prevention.”
“As CEO I’ll be resolute in my commitment to support more Australians to live,” Murray said. “I look forward to working collaboratively with my colleagues, learning from those who lived experience, and being a tireless advocate for all Australians.”
In addition to the new CEO, Suicide Prevention Australia also announced new Policy Committee Members, Debbie Evans, Graeme Holdsworth, John Dalgleish, Nicholas Brown, and Trevor Hazell.
Tukaki said the organisation is seeing “unprecedented suicide prevention awareness and investment” but that it is still nowhere near the magnitude of public health issues.
“I look forward to using my skills and experience as an executive leader and company director to lead the fight against suicide,” Murray said.