New figures compiled by data from Australian Bureau of Statistics and Public Health Research Development Unit has shown a sharp rise in suicide rates in regions hit by job losses and precarious employment that could be a " national disaster , " according to Abbott . Hickie said Australians were disproportionately going to hospitals to get care because of “dysfunction within our primary care system, our out-of-hospital care systems”. Mental health organisations have called on the government to support the development of primary health network - led models to counter the " dsyfuction " within the out - of - hospital care system . The opposition has committed to a 50 % reduction rate over the next decade and to establish 12 suicide prevention pilot programs .
New figures compiled by data from Australian Bureau of Statistics and Public Health Research Development Unit has shown a sharp rise in suicide rates in regions hit by job losses and precarious employment that could be a " national disaster , " according to Abbott . Mental health organisations have called on the government to support the development of primary health network - led models to counter the " dsyfuction " within the out - of - hospital care system . The opposition has committed to a 50 % reduction rate over the next decade and to establish 12 suicide prevention pilot programs .