Question regarding suicide rates in Kununurra from 2012-2016 and prior engagement with mental health services. The Minister was unable to provide the requested data, referring the Member to the Coroner's Office.

AnsweredQoN 5641Legislative Assembly
Asked
16 August 2016
Portfolio
Mental Health

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I refer to the ongoing National Suicide crisis in the Kimberley, and I ask: (a) how many suicides have been committed in Kununurra each year from 2012 - 2016 to date; and (b) of those, how many had previously presented to Mental Health Services?

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Answered
22 September 2016
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health
Response time
37 days
(a) The Mental Health Commission does not have access to this information. I refer the Member to the Coroner’s Office of Western Australia for a direct reply.
(b) Not applicable.

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