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APS Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Unit Practice Guides

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To: Freedom of Information Officer

Australian Public Service Commission

This is a formal application under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) for access to documents held by the Australian Public Service Commission.

I seek copies of all documents that constitute the “practice guides” produced, endorsed, or referenced by the APS Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Unit, as mentioned on the APS website at https://www.apsc.gov.au/working-aps/dive... . Specifically, this request includes:
• All current and historical versions of these practice guides.
• Any supporting materials, explanatory notes, implementation instructions, or internal presentations used in developing or delivering these guides.
• Documents outlining the guides’ intended audience, objectives, and scope, including accompanying circulars, briefings, or related correspondence concerning their dissemination within APS agencies.
• Documents showing any revisions, withdrawals, or updates to these guides since January 2020, including material explaining the reasons for such changes.

Due to the significant public interest in transparency and best practice for mental health and suicide prevention in the public service, I request that any processing charges ordinarily applicable to this request be waived. Disclosure of these documents will promote informed public discussion and accountability, and is likely to benefit a substantial section of the public.

Yours faithfully,

Ace Chapman

FOI, Australian Public Service Commission

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OFFICIAL

 

Dear Ace Chapman

 

Our reference: LEX 1620

 

I am writing to acknowledge receipt of your request made under the Freedom
of Information Act 1982.

 

The timeframe for responding to your request is 30 days from the date of
receipt. Therefore, the due date for this request is 13 October 2025.

 

This timeframe may be extended in certain circumstances. You will be
notified if these circumstances arise and the timeframe is extended. 

Kind regards,

 

FOI Officer

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FOI, Australian Public Service Commission

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OFFICIAL

 

Good morning Ace Chapman

 

Please find attached consultation notice for your attention.

 

Please note the statutory timeframe to respond to your request is paused
while we consult with you. We will advise you of the new due date for your
request when the consultation period is finished.

 

Kind regards

 

FOI Officer

Legal Services

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From: FOI <[6][email address]>
Sent: Monday, 15 September 2025 3:45 PM
To: [7][FOI #13642 email]
Cc: FOI <[8][email address]>
Subject: Acknowledgment | FOI | APS Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Unit Practice Guides | LEX 1620 [SEC=OFFICIAL]

 

OFFICIAL

 

Dear Ace Chapman

 

Our reference: LEX 1620

 

I am writing to acknowledge receipt of your request made under the Freedom
of Information Act 1982.

 

The timeframe for responding to your request is 30 days from the date of
receipt. Therefore, the due date for this request is 13 October 2025.

 

This timeframe may be extended in certain circumstances. You will be
notified if these circumstances arise and the timeframe is extended. 

Kind regards,

 

FOI Officer

Legal Services

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Dear FOI Decision Maker,

I refer to your consultation notice dated 29 September 2025 in relation to my FOI request (LEX 1620).

In order to narrow the scope and assist with processing, I am amending my request so that it is limited to the current live versions only of the “practice guides” produced, endorsed or referenced by the APS Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Unit, as listed on the APSC website.

This revised request expressly excludes all earlier or historical versions, drafts, working papers, superseded documents, change logs, emails and attachments.

Please treat this correspondence as a formal variation of my request under section 24AB(6) of the FOI Act.

Yours sincerely,

Ace Chapman

FOI, Australian Public Service Commission

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OFFICIAL

 

Dear Ace Chapman

 

Thank you for your email.

 

We will continue to process your request with your revised scope in mind.

 

The revised due date for a decision is 16 October 2025.

 

Kind regards

 

FOI Officer

Legal Services

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