At 16, Matt felt he had no way out.
Matt didn't let anyone see his pain, until it was nearly too late.
Growing up, Matt always appeared to be thriving. He seemed confident and popular. But underneath the smile, it was a different story.
“I was a mess. I felt consumed with shame, guilt, hurt and worthlessness.”
His emotions weighed ever more heavily until, at just 16, Matt tried to take his own life. Against all odds, he survived. But he was left paralysed from the waist down.
“Even though nothing was the same, I feel blessed to have a second chance.”
More than 3,000 people in Australia die by suicide every year, and Matt could have been one of them.
That’s nine precious lives, every single day…
Suicide devastates families and communities, leaving people reeling. So much love and potential lost. This must change, which means the way people access support must change, too.
Lifeline is working tirelessly to better connect our support services, tools, and resources so everyone can seamlessly access the help they need through a single port of call. But we need your help.
Will you please donate to Lifeline today?
When people feel like there’s no way out, you could help them find a way through—before it’s too late.
How Your Donation Helps
Ensures anyone in Australia can access phone, text and web chat crisis support services 24/7.
Helps more Australians access safe, clinically-informed online support tools and resources.
Gives everyone access to evidence-based safety planning tools and resources, no matter where they are.
Supports a range of Lifeline programs and initiatives that advocate for vital suicide prevention efforts.
Assists Lifeline’s research to inform the development of effective, evidence-based programs.
Every day, nine Australians take their own life, a heartbreaking reality that affects countless lives.
While each loss is deeply felt, there is hope in our collective efforts to prevent suicide.
Suicide prevention looks different for everyone. By combining our tools, resources, services, and support, we can work together to make a difference and support those at risk. From crisis support to counselling to self-led support; Lifeline’s many services help to ensure that the diverse needs of all Australians are met and that everyone has support available to them, when they need it, in a way that best suits them.
