One of our Bush Chaplains in Western Australia, David, shared the story of Susan (not her real name), one of the people he visits as regularly as he can. Susan’s home was split apart by Cyclone Seroja back in April 2021. She still doesn’t have a roof. It took 16 months for her to get …

Suicide takes the lives of eight people in Australia every day. It takes more lives than motor vehicle accidents and is the leading cause of death among our young people. In rural and remote parts of the country, the rate of suicide is even higher. 1.5 to 2 times higher.   Yet suicide is preventable. …

Suicide takes the lives of eight people in Australia every day – more lives than motor vehicle accidents. It is the leading cause of death among our youth. In rural and remote parts of our country, the rate of suicide is appallingly higher – 150 to 200% higher.   Suicide by remoteness 2010-19  FACT SHEET …