Trigger warning, this episode speaks in detail about attempted suicide. Listener discretion is advised.

In this episode, 2023 Lifeline Ambassador and public speaker, Matthew Caruana, comes on to share his story, At 16, in an attempt to end his life Matthew jumped seven storeys from a building. He survived, sustained a spinal cord injury and began a journey that would literally change his whole life.

Additional information for this episode:

Matthew Caruana: https://www.mattcaruana.com/

Seismic Jump: https://www.seismicjump.com/

Matt’s Instagram @mattshares: https://www.instagram.com/mattshares/

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Credits: Susan Wood has written, produced and edited this episode. Logo art by Cobie Ann Moore.

Spinal Cord Injuries Australia is a for-purpose organisation that supports people with a spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions.