It doesn't seem that long ago that mental health was seen a taboo subject. However, thankfully that attitude has shifted as the importance and awareness of mental health and wellbeing has improved dramatically. One organisation in the Illawarra region focused on mental health – specifically suicide prevention – is the Illawarra Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention Collaborative. The collaborative's aim is simple – to work together to reduce the number of suicides throughout the Illawarra region. Since its launch, the ISSPC has introduced and established a number of programs and services. Those programs and services include: Question, Persuade and Refer Training; Youth Aware Mental Health Training; Safe Spaces; the Where To Go For Support resource; and Nextsteps. The Nextsteps program is particularly important as it provides an aftercare program for those who have presented to an emergency department for a suicidal crisis. The incredible passion and dedication of those involved with the collaborative has no doubt not only changed the lives of many Illawarra residents, but also saved lives as well. On behalf of the Illawarra region, I would like to thank you to every member of the Illawarra Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention Collaborative.