Published responses
Written responses published include only those who gave permission. Interested parties were also given the choice to indicate their support or opposition to the public consultation without providing a written response, these have been included as part of the published analysis of this consultation.
CONTENT WARNING
The Department of Health and Aged Care advises that the individual submissions provided contain sensitive information and discuss self-harm and suicide. We recognise the devastating effects associated with acts of self-harm on individuals, their families, friends, and communities. A list of support services and information sources are provided below.
If you or someone you know needs additional support, please contact any of the below crisis support helplines:
Adult
• Lifeline: 13 11 14
• Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
• Beyond Blue: 1800 512 348
• MensLine Australia: 1300 789 978
Youth
• Kids Helpline (5-25 years): 1800 551 800
• Headspace: 1800 650 890
• ReachOut