Royal Commission into Veteran Suicide - Rebekha Sharkie
Episode 1343, Apr 28, 2021, 03:10 AM
While many of us have been reflecting on war and the sacrifices made by those fighting for our country, the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide gives us all an opportunity to consider those we have lost at home and to help protect current and former members.
Member for Mayo Rebekha Sharkie welcomes the announcement, but says she hopes it will be adequately resourced.
She joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to discuss.
If you are concerned about the health or wellbeing of yourself of a loved one, seek support and information by accessing one of the following services:
She joins Jennie Lenman in this podcast to discuss.
If you are concerned about the health or wellbeing of yourself of a loved one, seek support and information by accessing one of the following services:
- Open Arms 1800 011 046 openarms.gov.au
- Standby Support After Suicide (Supporting Country SA) – Phone 0437 752 458
- Living Beyond Suicide (Supporting Adelaide Metro) – Phone 1300 761 193
- Lifeline 13 11 14 lifeline.org.au
- Beyond Blue 1300 224 636 beyondblue.org.au
- Safe Zone Support 1800 142 072
- Mental Health Triage (Able to speak to a mental health clinician) 131465
- Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 kidshelpline.com.au
- Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467