"Worrying" - the decline in the number of kids who can swim well enough to save themselves - plus more

Newsable

A warning for those who might find the topic distressing, this episode covers suicide prevention.

The Principal at Waitākiri School in Christchurch estimates only 15 of 200 year 5 and 6 students can swim well enough to save themselves. Andrew Barker talks to us about why he thinks there has been such a worrying decline in kid's ability to swim well.

Plus, the Australian suicide prevention programme getting accolades. We look back to the Bain murders 30 years on, and a former Gloriavale resident is now making award winning pies.

If your are experiencing distress or know someone who is here is where to get help

• 1737, Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 to talk to a trained counsellor.
• Anxiety New Zealand 0800 ANXIETY (0800 269 4389)
• Depression.org.nz 0800 111 757 or text 4202
• Lifeline 0800 543 354
• Rural Support Trust 0800 787 254
• Samaritans 0800 726 666
• Suicide Crisis Helpline 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
• Yellow Brick Road 0800 732 825
• thelowdown.co.nz Web chat, email chat or free text 5626
• What's Up 0800 942 8787 (for 5 to 18-year-olds). Phone counselling available Monday-Friday, noon-11pm and weekends, 3pm-11pm. Online chat is available 3pm-10pm daily.
• Youthline 0800 376 633, free text 234, email [e-mail], or find online chat and other support options here.
• If it is an emergency, click here to find the number for your local crisis assessment team.
• In a life-threatening situation, call 111.