The ripple effect: understanding the exposure and impact of suicide in Australia

This research report undertaken by Suicide Prevention Australia and the University of New England is based on the responses of 3,220 Australian residents who self- identified as having been touched by suicide in some way. Among its key findings, the report highlights that suicide is a public health issue in Australia with 89% of respondents stating they knew someone who had attempted suicide and 85% knew someone who had died by suicide