Victorian Coroner’s Report: Suicide among LGBTIQ people

Well, Well, Well

English - October 20, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
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Cal and Jacinta speak to Victorian LGBTIQ+ Commissioner, Todd Fernando, and Switchboard CEO, Joe Ball, about a new report on LGBTIQ+ suicide. The Coroner's Court of Victoria released a report on suicide among LGBTIQ+ people on 14 October 2022. Todd and Joe discuss why this report is important, what's included in it and why, and what work needs to be done to support our communities.

CONTENT WARNING: This episode does discuss suicide among LGBTIQ+ people and bereavement of suicide.

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