This document discusses suicide prevention in Australia, with a focus on improving services and support in Townsville, Queensland. It provides statistics on suicide rates in Australia and Queensland in 2016, noting higher rates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations and among unemployed individuals. The document calls for a renewed focus on communities and treating depression as a medical and social issue. It acknowledges efforts like the National Suicide Prevention Strategy but calls for more accessible local funding and addressing unemployment. The overall goals are to make Townsville and Queensland communities better supported through encouragement, programs, and protecting opportunities.