‘Giant gap’: Soldier On ambassador discusses veterans’ suicide report

Soldier On Service Ambassador Angela Harper discusses the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide as it is set to be handed to Governor-General Sam Mostyn on Monday. “There is good support these days,” she told Sky News Australia. “But I think there’s a giant gap between someone suffering from mental health … and actually having the courage to ask for help.” If you or anyone you know needs help: Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Open Arms: 1800 011 046 Defence Family Helpline: 1800 624 608 Defence All-Hours Support Line: 1800 628 036