We must keep trying to improve mental health and suicide prevention outcomes
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should have every opportunity to live happy and fulfilling lives. Instead, too many of our families are struggling with mental health challenges, continuing grief and trauma, and suicide. It is a public health issue that must be addressed beyond the health system, says Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia, the national peak body for Aboriginal ... Read More
Every day is World Suicide Prevention Day
For Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia every day is World Suicide Prevention Day, as it works towards zero suicides amongst Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Established in 2020, Gayaa Dhuwi is the national peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and emotional wellbeing, mental health, and suicide prevention. Its role is to work across the system to ... Read More
Another report, another grim picture
Following today’s release of the updated Closing the Gap Data Dashboard and Annual Data Compilation Report, Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia is calling for governments to do more under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. The update shows that at 29.9 per 100,000 people, the suicide age-standardised rate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is higher than ... Read More
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