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Australian Governments Billion-Dollar Suicide Prevention Efforts Failing

The Australian government has invested nearly one billion dollars in suicide prevention since 2022, but a new audit reveals a lack of impact tracking and solid policies. The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing faces criticism for weak monitoring of forty-one measures tied to national agreements. Suicide rates are soaring, with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experiencing rates over twice as high. Experts call for a national suicide prevention authority to direct funding into proven programs. The audit rates the departments efforts as only partly effective. If youre struggling, reach out to Lifeline at 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue at 1300 22 4636.

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