How Australia can act on suicide prevention
Experts say the Australian Government’s “zero suicide” strategy, which will focus on indigenous groups and children, might benefit from drawing on the experiences of Denmark.
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Man steals tools from vehicle in Taylor
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Stigma stops dads from taking leave
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Group beats man with bat at Glebe Park
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ACT ESA gets its first female Commissioner
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How Australia can act on suicide prevention
Experts say the Australian Government’s “zero suicide” strategy, which will focus on indigenous groups and children, might benefit from drawing on the experiences of Denmark.
