Rupinder Kaur knows what it's like to contemplate suicide and has spoken out for the first time, hoping her story can help someone else who may be suffering in silence.
Her local community in the Whittlesea area of Melbourne was rocked by six suspected suicides of women, which prompted the coroner to investigate further.
The Coroner praised has recommended in relation to four of the deaths that:
- The Department of Health "review current services that support the health and well being of South Asian women"; and
- that Victoria Police should "allocate the Family Violence Investigation Units to investigations into suspected intentional deaths" from people of diverse backgrounds where there are indications of family violence or social isolation
Chris Howse is the Principal Solicitor at the Whittlesea Community Connections Community Legal Service and had formally requested the Coroner's Court of Victoria to intervene.
"We've got to find ways to break the isolation of south Asian women in Whittlesea, it can be done by an array of agencies to get women out of the house."
There is help available by calling LIFELINE on 13 11 14, or the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467.
Click on the player at the top of the page to listen to this feature in Punjabi.
People in Australia must stay at least 1.5 meters away from others. Check your state’s restrictions on gathering limits.
If you are experiencing cold or flu symptoms, stay home and arrange a test by calling your doctor or contact the Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080. News and information is available in 63 languages at
If you are experiencing cold or flu symptoms, stay home and arrange a test by calling your doctor or contact the Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080. News and information is available in 63 languages at
