MEDIA STATEMENT - 8 July 2020

July 8, 2020

It is with great sadness we’re hearing breaking news about the tragedy that has occurred in Gunnedah.

Police are currently investigating. Please contact them for further information.

Our thoughts are prayers are with the family.

We are a strong and tightknit community - and together we will support the family and our community through this event.

If you are in need of assistance – please contact the below services

Police/emergency services “Triple Zero (000) - to provide access to emergency services organisations.” http://www.triplezero.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx

1800 Respect “1800RESPECT – 1800 737 732 National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service for people living in Australia.” https://www.1800respect.org.au/

Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800 “Australia's only free, private and confidential, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25.” http://kidshelpline.com.au/

Lifeline 13 11 14 “Anyone across Australia experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide can contact Lifeline.” https://www.lifeline.org.au/

ENDS

Media contact: Eliza Gallen (02) 6740 2100.