Suicide prevention is more than just a course or a workshop. Suicide prevention requires evidence-informed actions that promote wellbeing, early and effective intervention to reduce distress and suicidal behaviour. This requires a collective effort from everyone in the Australian community. It is increasingly recognised there is a need for a specific suicide prevention competency framework that addresses the knowledge, skills and attitudes and attributes of the diverse workforces in the suicide prevention sector. Workforces, and the broader community, need the support, tools and capability to reduce risk and distress, particularly as the first time a person discloses their distress is a critical moment.