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Suicide rates high in region

Loneliness and isolation affect many in rural areas. Picture: File
Peter Bannan

THE latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics highlights the urgent need for communities and services to respond to the complex factors that contribute to suicide, according to Lifeline Loddon Mallee. Chief executive Lisa Renato said the numbers underscore the importance of continuing to adapt evidence-based approaches to meet the needs of individuals and […]

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