Sydney Morning Herald | Young women and middle-aged Australians drive rise in national suicide rate Sydney Morning Herald A steep rise in death by suicide among middle-aged Australians and young women has driven the national suicide rate to its highest level in 13 years. Australia's suicide rate rose to 12 per 100,000 people in 2014, according to Bureau of Statistics ... People with 'lived experiences' of suicide could be key to prevention Australia's suicide rate hits decade-high Suicide Rate in Australia Hits Decade's High |