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A warning this story may be distressing.

There's been widespread shock and a search for answers after a First Nations boy from Western Australia aged just 10 died by suicide while in state care.

Suicide has been revealed as the leading cause of death for First Nations children. So, how has a situation like this occurred?

And if you need help you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14, or for First Nations people wanting culturally appropriate support 13 YARN

Guest: Kerrynne Liddle, Shadow Minister for Child Protection and the Prevention of Family Violence 

A warning this story may be distressing.

There's been widespread shock and a search for answers after a First Nations boy from Western Australia aged just 10 died by suicide while in state care.

Suicide has been revealed as the leading cause of death for First Nations children. So, how has a situation like this occurred?

And if you need help you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14, or for First Nations people wanting culturally appropriate support 13 YARN

Guest: Kerrynne Liddle, Shadow Minister for Child Protection and the Prevention of Family Violence 

9 min

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