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Christine and Darryl Rae say that being involved in Mates 4 Mates has changed their lives. Darryl says it probably saved his. Picture: Ellen-Maree Elliot

Suicidal war vet told ‘wait 6 months for help’

Brisbane Navy veteran Darryl Rae wanted to take his own life two years ago when he called the Department of Veterans Affairs for help. But he was told there was a six month waitlist. “So, if I wanted to kill myself, I just had to book it six months in advance (to get help),” he said.

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