Petition updateMalcolm Turnbull: we lost our son to suicide while serving in the ADF – please change service contracts so next-of-kin can be notified of self-harm, suicide attempts
Over 17,000 signatures!

Mark AddisonUpwey, AZ, Australia
Mar 26, 2015
Thank you so much to everyone of you who have signed my petition to the ADF asking them to notify family if someone attempts suicide, or shares suicidal thoughts.
Losing our son Stuart was heartbreaking beyond words. Then finding out he had attempted suicide before but we were never told so we had not been able to help him, increased the pain immeasurably.
For the last 3 years myself and my family have had a frustrating and rather isolating time trying to get the ADF to take our requests seriously. At the point when we could think of no other option, we started a petition. I had little hope that it would go anywhere when I started it, but I have been amazed beyond words at all the support.
I am totally amazed that we now have over 17,000 signatures.
I cannot begin to explain what it has meant to me to see all this support roll in. All I can do it thank you so much, and ask that you keep sharing this petition so support can continue to build. We are hoping to share some very interesting news over the next few days.
Thanks
Mark
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