Senate Inquiry into Suicide in Australia

Contribute your story to Lifeline's submission

Making your contribution

You can use the template provided below to guide your contribution. The headings in the template will help us identify themes present in your story. Please limit your submission to 4 A4 pages.

• Microsoft Word Template
• Apple Pages Template
• Plain text Template

If you are not able to submit a story via the website, we will accept stories via mail. Please send all stories to:

Lifeline Australia
Attn: Senate Inquiry Story
PO Box 173
Deakin West
ACT 2600

If you are mailing your story please indicate the following at the bottom of the last page:
“I give Lifeline permission to use this information for the purpose of the Senate inquiry.”

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We understand that this exercise may be upsetting for some people. It can be a challenge to immerse yourself in a current or past experience, which sometimes brings up strong emotions.

If you need to talk to someone about this, or issues that arise for you, we encourage you to talk with a trusted friend or family member, or to receive emotional support please call 13 11 14 or read the information on this page Are you at risk?.