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Australia’s gambling harm is likely underreported – and authorities are still failing to act

Monday night’s ABC Four Corners’ investigation highlighted major issues with the regulation of online gambling in Australia.

The Conversation · Oct 7, 2025

Suicide Prevention Services Are Experiencing A Spike From Young People — Here’s Why

A new survey has shed light on how much Gen Z may be struggling, with almost half of young people reached out to suicide prevention services in the last year.

Pedestrian.tv · Jun 25, 2025

RBA gift wraps end-of-year rate relief for borrowers

Borrowers have been spared more cash rate pain at the final Reserve Bank of Australia policy meeting of the year.

AAP · Dec 4, 2023

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Gambling addiction a factor in 184 suicides in Victoria over eight years, study finds

Landmark review of coroner’s court data finds vast majority of cases involved men aged between 17 and 44

The Guardian - AU · Sep 11, 2023

More than half of Australian families report higher than normal distress due to cost of living

Survey findings described as a ‘warning sign’ of the risk of distress being felt in households converting into suicide rates

The Guardian - AU · Sep 6, 2023

Young people in mental health distress need better alternatives to emergency departments, advocates say

Every year across Australia thousands of young people in mental health crisis go to a hospital emergency department, but like Charlotte they find them "overwhelming" and "isolating".

ABC News · Feb 17, 2023

Victoria records highest number of annual suicides since 2000 amid fears of national trend

Data collected by the state coroners court shows 756 suicides occurred in Victoria in 2022, up 9% from 2021

The Guardian - AU · Feb 6, 2023

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New program for those supporting someone who has attempted suicide

Family and friends of someone who has attempted suicide can now access a free online program to help navigate the support role. Newcastle-based mental health organisation Everymind has launched Minds Together, a self-paced research program that helps people build skills, knowledge and confidence to support family and friends, while looking…

Newcastle Herald · Jan 21, 2023

Call for action on rising suicide rates

Australians are taking their own lives at a greater rate than during the pandemic, with prevention groups warning the trend could continue if nothing changes.

AAP · Dec 11, 2022

Cost of living is the biggest risk to suicide rates, a survey found. Here's what individuals can do about it

A new survey has found the cost of living is now one of the biggest risks to suicide rates, as calls for help elevate. However a finance counsellor explains there are ways individuals can tackle it.

ABC News · Sep 25, 2022

Albanese warns of tough budget as Coalition promises ‘hand-to-hand combat’ over cost of living

Labor to introduce legislation to fulfil an election pledge to lower the price of medicines

The Guardian - AU · Sep 6, 2022

More needed to lower suicide rates: PM

Coinciding with a new mental health report, the prime minister said reducing suicide rates would be a personal priority during his time in office.

AAP · Sep 5, 2022

Youth suicide report urges reform to emergency department care for young people in distress

Australia’s national peak body for suicide prevention is calling for alternatives to emergency department care for young people in mental distress.

ABC News · Aug 11, 2022

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