Last year 76 Australian veterans took their own lives

  • 26/10/2017

Astonishing figures show 70 Australian war veterans have taken their own lives this year.

That's more than the country lost in the entire Afghanistan campaign.

Australia Correspondent Jason Morrison spoke to Duncan Garner. 

If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs immediate help, call Lifeline on 0800 543 354, the Suicide Prevention Helpline on 0508 828 865, Healthline on 0800 611 116 or Youthline at 0800 376 633.

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