WA aims to halve suicide rate

The West Australian government is offering grants to help prevent suicide, which is responsible for one death a day in the state.

A woman poses for a photograph to illustrate depression

The WA government is offering grants to help halve the number of suicides over the next decade. (AAP)

The West Australian Government is offering grants to help halve the number of suicides over the next decade.

Grants of up to $20,000 are available for local government and not-for-profit organisations to undertake evidence-based training focused on mental wellbeing and suicide prevention, Mental Health Minister Helen Morton said.

The grants are the first round of $2.5 million for suicide prevention over the next four years, with suicide the leading cause of death for 15 to 44-year-olds in Australia and one death a day in Western Australia.

* Readers seeking support and information about suicide prevention can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467


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