THE FACTS

The Stark Realities of Male Suicide and Gender-Based Violence

3 IN EVERY 4 PEOPLE WHO DIE FROM SUICIDE ARE MEN

2 in 5 women have experienced violence since the age of 15

THE FACTS ON SUICIDE

Suicide is the leading cause of death for Australians between 15 and 44 years of age.
Men aged 85 and older in Australia have the highest suicide rates of any age group.

The suicide rate in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People is twice that than their counterparts.
The LGBTQI community report having an attempted suicide rate 10 times higher than the general population.

Gender-based violence

In 2021/22, an average of 13 women a day were hospitalised due to family and domestic violence.
Women are at increased risk of experiencing violence from an intimate partner during pregnancy.
Domestic assault rates increased by 40.7 % on State of Origin nights.
First Nations women are 10 times more likely to be killed by a partner than non-Indigenous women.

HOPE IN ACTION

– Inspiring progress

Exploring proven and promising approaches to reducing suicide and gender based violence.

Suicide

Peer Support: Positive mental health impacts through shared experiences.
Youth Mentoring/Community support: Reduces suicidal behaviour by providing guidance and belonging.

Gender Based violence

Positive Role Model: Anecdotally the evidence shows the presence of a positive role model leads to an increased desire to make women feel safe.
Multiple strategies = more lives saved – Economic and Social empowerment, Parenting Programs, School based interventions, Couples intervention & Psychological support have a synergistic effect.

While the journey is ongoing, we've seen some promising steps forward. Emerging research and innovative strategies are offering new hope every day. These efforts are just the beginning—watch this space—as there's much more to come. Together, we're building a brighter, safer future, one step at a time.

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