Inquiry into men’s suicide rates

Submissions to this inquiry are now open.

There are few rules for submissions. In general submissions must be relevant to the inquiry and should be received by the closing date. When sending a submission to the Committee, please include your name, phone number and postal and email address.

Submissions can be made in writing or by video (for example, in Auslan), and should be emailed to the Committee at the following address: LAcommitteeSP@parliament.act.gov.au.

Written submissions can also be sent by post to:

Standing Committee on Social Policy
ACT Legislative Assembly
GPO Box 1020
Canberra ACT 2601

Submissions received by the Committee may be published online, but personal contact details will be removed.

The closing date for submissions has been extended to Friday, 8 August 2025. Early submissions are welcome as no further extensions will be granted.

Further information on providing a written submission is available on the Legislative Assembly Website.

If you have any questions, please contact the Committee Secretary at LAcommitteeSP@parliament.act.gov.au or call (02) 6207 5498.

Support for anyone affected by the issues raised in this inquiry is available from:

• Lifeline on 13 11 14 or www.lifelime.org.au
• Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 or www.beyondblue.org.au
• Kids Helpline (for young people aged 5 to 25 years) on 1800 551 800 or www.kidshelpline.com.au
• Access Mental Health: 1800 629 354
• Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 or www.suicidecallbackservice.org
• MensLine Australia: 1300 789 978 or www.mensline.org.au
• Men’s Link Australia: (02) 6268 2226 or www.menslink.org.au
• 13YARN: 13 92 76 or www.13yarn.org.au
• QLife: 1800 184 527 or www.qlife.org.au
• Dads in Distress:  1300 853 437 or https://www.parentsbeyondbreakup.com/dids