- ABS - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- ACE - Australian Cost Effectiveness study
- AIHW - Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
- AISRAP - Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention
- AHP - Allied Health Professional
- ANFPP - Australian Nurse Family Partnership Program
- ASPAC - Australian Suicide Prevention Advisory Council
- ATAPS - Access to Allied Psychological Services
- BTH - Bringing Them Home program
- COAG - Council of Australian Governments
- DOHA - Department of Health and Ageing
- DVA - Department of Veterans' Affairs
- DHS - Department of Human Services
- FAHCSIA - Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
- Fourth Plan - Fourth National Mental Health Plan: an agenda for collaborative action in mental health 2009-2014
- GLBTI - Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex
- GP - General Practitioner
- ISWG - Indigenous Strategies Working Group
- LIFE - Living Is For Everyone
- MBS - Medical Benefits Scheme
- MHSRRA - Mental Health Services for Rural and Remote Areas Program
- NCESP - National Centre for Excellence in Suicide Prevention
- NCIS - National Coronial Information System
- NHHN - National Health and Hospital Network
- NHMRC - National Health and Medical Research Council
- NPAs - National Partnerships Agreements
- NSPP - National Suicide Prevention Program
- NSPS - National Suicide Prevention Strategy
- PBS - Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
- TCC - Targeted Community Care program
- VVCS - VVCS – Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service
- WHO - World Health Organization