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This site includes information about child deaths, which some readers may find distressing. If you need support, free and confidential help is available.
We wish to convey our sincere condolences to the families and friends of the infants, children and young people in NSW who have died. It is our foremost responsibility to learn from these deaths and to use that knowledge to make a difference.
Suicide-related deaths among sexually diverse, gender diverse and/or intersex children and young people
This report examines evidence on suicide-related deaths among sexually diverse, gender diverse and/or intersex children and young people in NSW, and makes 7 recommendations to reduce the risk of future deaths.
The report found that there are many complex factors that contribute to suicide among LGBTIQA+ young people. However, supportive environments, including positive parental and family relationships and inclusive and affirming schools, are vitally important as protective factors against suicide deaths within LGBTIQA+ communities. The report also highlights other suicide prevention opportunities.
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14 September 2026
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with lived experience should be aware that this report includes information about child deaths.
We use the Mindframe guidelines on responsible, accurate and safe suicide and self-harm reporting.
This report brings together findings from the CDRT’s case series study of LGBTQA+ suicide deaths in NSW alongside its commissioned independent literature and desktop reviews from ARTD Consultants, titled LGBTIQA+ youth suicide in NSW − literature and desktop review.