The Australian Bureau of Statistics causes of death data provides important information each year about the rates of suicide in our community. 3,139 deaths were recorded as lives lost to suicide in 2020, and despite being the lowest rate recorded since 2016, it still equates to almost nine lives lost every single day. Breakthrough Executive Director […]
Breakthrough acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of this nation and the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work. We recognise all Australian communities who, through their lived experience, help to guide the research funded by Breakthrough.
Breakthrough acknowledges those with lived experiences of mental illness. Every person’s story is uniquely theirs with their own challenges and triumphs, hopes and dreams; but together, we all share the same desire to live a life of connection, belonging and freedom. We are grateful to those who are willing to share their stories, and for the opportunities to listen.
