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Cost of Living Struggle the Top Reason for Suicidal Behaviours, Survey Reveals

Victorians have it the worst, with over half of its people experiencing cost-of-living and personal debt distress beyond normal levels.
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Cost of Living Struggle the Top Reason for Suicidal Behaviours, Survey Reveals
International students carry groceries from a foodbank in Melbourne, Australia on Aug. 13, 2021. William West/AFP via Getty Images
Rex Widerstrom
Rex Widerstrom
4/1/2024|Updated: 4/2/2024
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The latest quarterly survey by Suicide Prevention Australia has revealed that people living in Victoria have the highest rate of financial distress, with over half (54 percent) reporting they are struggling with everyday expenses.

This is a rise of seven percentage points in 12 months, and 16 percentage points compared to 18 months ago.

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Rex Widerstrom
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Rex Widerstrom is a New Zealand-based reporter with over 40 years of experience in media, including radio and print. He is currently a presenter for Hutt Radio.
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