Every person in a rural farming community knows someone who has taken their life. Many more have attempted suicide or had thoughts of taking their own life.

The ripple effect of a suicide experience can tear apart the fabric of family and community, impacting friends, family, colleagues and carers. See how suicide has affected people from the farming community on www.therippleeffect.com.au.

"If we are going to turn back the tide of suicide in rural communities we need to know what you are thinking," NCFH Research Fellow for the Ripple Effect, Dr Alison Kennedy said.

"We need everyone to share their insights about how rural suicide has affected them. We need every adult in Australia's rural communities to sign up for the Ripple Effect - a research project reducing stigma by opening up the conversation about rural suicide." 

Participation is anonymous and can be done where and when it suits you.

The Ripple Effect can be accessed from your smart phone, tablet, laptop or PC. The results of this research will enable planners, researchers and government to fully realise the extent of the problem of rural suicide-and start developing ways to reduce loss of life and better support all those affected by it.

The research relies on farmers registering and participating in the Ripple Effect, so sign up now and help save a life.