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Police station death could have been prevented

Police station death could have been prevented

A police officer, on leave with mental health issues, should never have been able to access the police station where he ended his life, a coroner has found.

Cousins fostering resilience, one per cent at a time

Cousins fostering resilience, one per cent at a time

Cousins fostering resilience, one per cent at a time

Cousins fostering resilience, one per cent at a time

Tired of seeing young men being failed by the system, these cousins decided to do something to empower their peers and build more resilient communities.

Racism, colonialism 'driving Indigenous self-harm'

Racism, colonialism 'driving Indigenous self-harm'

Racism, colonialism 'driving Indigenous self-harm'

Racism, colonialism 'driving Indigenous self-harm'

The ongoing trauma triggered by Australia's racist past is driving suicide in Indigenous communities at a rate more than double that of non-Indigenous people.

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Online predator who abused up to 3500 girls sentenced

Online predator who abused up to 3500 girls sentenced

An online predator who blackmailed as many as 3500 girls from around the world, including Australia, has been sentenced to at least 20 years in prison.

Increased heat linked to suicidal thoughts in the young

Increased heat linked to suicidal thoughts in the young

Higher temperatures have been linked to more young people presenting to hospital with suicidal thoughts, prompting calls for swifter action on climate change.

Promise to improve wellbeing to prevent suicide scourge

Promise to improve wellbeing to prevent suicide scourge

Additional prevention measures and support for people at risk of suicide form part of a sweeping draft strategy aimed at eradicating the scourge.

Defence 'unaware' of sexual offenders within its ranks

Defence 'unaware' of sexual offenders within its ranks

Sexual violence in the Australian Defence Force is "systemic", with an additional new inquiry recommended to investigate the scale of the issue.

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'No delay' for response on veterans suicide report

'No delay' for response on veterans suicide report

'No delay' for response on veterans suicide report

'No delay' for response on veterans suicide report

Veterans and their families won't have to wait for a lengthy response following a royal commission, the prime minister has promised.

'Unacceptable': veteran suicide inquiry demands changes

'Unacceptable': veteran suicide inquiry demands changes

'Unacceptable': veteran suicide inquiry demands changes

'Unacceptable': veteran suicide inquiry demands changes

Defence personnel need greater support to transition from military service to civilian life and access ongoing assistance, a royal commission recommends.

Attempted suicides in WA prisons missed: Inspector

Attempted suicides in WA prisons missed: Inspector

Attempted suicides in WA prisons missed: Inspector

Attempted suicides in WA prisons missed: Inspector

West Australian authorities misclassified almost 20 attempted suicide incidents in adult prisons and youth detention centres, a report says.

Monash Health fined $160k over patient's death

Monash Health fined $160k over patient's death

Monash Health fined $160k over patient's death

Monash Health fined $160k over patient's death

Monash Health has been fined $160,000 in the Victorian County Court after it failed to ensure one of its mental health inpatients was not at risk of self-harm.

Monash Health pleads guilty over patient's death

Monash Health pleads guilty over patient's death

Monash Health pleads guilty over patient's death

Monash Health pleads guilty over patient's death

Monash Health admits it breached health and safety legislation before a mental health patient took her own life at Casey Hospital in Melbourne's southeast.

Child protection a 'disgrace' say mental health experts

Child protection a 'disgrace' say mental health experts

Child protection a 'disgrace' say mental health experts

Child protection a 'disgrace' say mental health experts

The leading cause of death for First Nations children and young people is taking their own lives, with experts calling for more investment in prevention.

Department boss denies 'blind spot' on veteran suicide

Department boss denies 'blind spot' on veteran suicide

Department boss denies 'blind spot' on veteran suicide

Department boss denies 'blind spot' on veteran suicide

Suicide among veterans was not a "blind spot" for the defence department and the issue has been given greater attention, an inquiry has been told.

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To Kathmandu with didgeridoo: Blak Trekkers on Everest

The Blak Trekkers made the physically, emotionally and psychologically difficult trip to Everest Base Camp to raise awareness of Indigenous mental health.

Navy veteran left 'broken' after treatment by military

An inquiry into defence suicide has been told how the military heightened the anguish of a former navy diver over the death of his brother by his own hand.

Police admit failures in search for missing trans woman

The sister of a missing transgender woman says police told her "no more could be done" and the community conducted its own search which later found her dead.

Urgent action needed to tackle military veteran crisis

A report has unveiled the disturbing number of Australian serving military personnel and veterans who have taken their own lives, with calls for urgent action.

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Premier likens veteran help to taking out bad insurance

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is calling for a nationally consistent approach to supporting veterans as individuals face major barriers to getting help.

Bereft mum won't stop fight for 'discarded' veteran son

The mother of a 20-year veteran who took his own life says the "family" that Australia's defence force pretends to be is not there when you are in distress.

Defence veteran suicides a national tragedy: inquiry

The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has been told the military community has suffered a "tidal wave" of loss due to high rates of suicide.

Indigenous focus in milestone suicide prevention plan

Australia's first legislated plan to prevent suicide includes a focus on reducing risk among Indigenous communities.

Time ticking for submissions to Defence suicide inquiry

Veterans and their families have been urged not to miss the looming deadline for submissions to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.

Canadian chef probed over Australian deaths by suicide

A Canadian chef who allegedly sold poisonous substances to vulnerable people online is reportedly being investigated by police over the deaths of Australians.

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