Suicide Facts

• Suicide is the leading cause of death globally and known as Australia's silent killer
• Every day at least 7 Australians die by suicide and 178 attempt suicide,
  half of whom require hospitalisation as a result

Suicide in Australia

• Suicide is the leading cause of death for men & women under the age of 34 years
• Suicide is the leading cause of death for men under the age of 44 years
• Suicide costs our nation over $17 billion every year
• Suicide claims one life ever three or four hours
• There is one attempt every 8 minutes
• Every year there are more deaths from suicide than there are road accidents
• 1 in 17 Australians will consider suicide this year
• Suicide is still considered a taboo subject and surrounded by stigma and shame which is preventing people from seeing assistance or discussing the issue
• The gay population has a greater risk
• The indigenous community has a greater risk
• Regional and rural areas are at greater risk
• There are often warning signs for suicide and the more people of aware of them the more can be done to prevent self-harm
• There are resources available to assist but often it is only when the issue of suicide is at a crisis point that help is sort
• Identifying suicide warning signs and finding appropriate assistance can save lives

If you know anyone showing signs of suicide - GET HELP