Growing Up in Australia Snapshot Series – Issue 15 | April 2026
The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) acknowledges the devastating effects suicide and suicidal behaviours can have on people, their families, carers and kin, and communities. Relatedly, AIFS recognises that each of the numbers reported here represents an individual young person.
This snapshot discusses suicidal thoughts and behaviours in adolescence. The report presents data that some people may find distressing. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal distress, or is in crisis, please reach out and contact one of the following services:
- In an emergency, call 000.
- Lifeline
Website: www.lifeline.org.au
Phone: 13 11 14 - Kids Help Line (5-25 years)
Website: kidshelpline.com.au
Phone: 1800 55 1800 - MensLine Australia
Website: mensline.org.au
Phone: 1300 789 978 - Suicide Call Back
Website: www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au
Phone: 1300 659 467 - 13YARN
Website: www.13yarn.org.au
Phone: 13 92 76
To read more on key findings or the Report