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BluePages.
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References used for this fact sheet

• Suicidal behaviour and self harm [online], Sane Australia. More information here.
• Statistics on suicide in Australia [online], Living is for everyone (LiFe), Australia. More information here.
• The SANE Guide for Consumers (booklet), SANE Australia, Melbourne. More information here.

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