justice Junee, Australia
Coroner finds delayed mental health care contributed to inmate death
305days
Days Gavranic waited for mental health support
A New South Wales coroner found that a 305-day wait for mental health support likely contributed to Alexander Gavranic’s death by suicide at Junee Correctional Centre. The coroner recommended improved documentation and increased staffing.
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Alexander Gavranic died by suicide in his cell at Junee Correctional Centre.
“took his own life in his cell on February 5, 2023”
AllegedThe coroner found that Gavranic’s wait of at least 305 days for mental health support likely caused distress and deterioration in his wellbeing.
“The wait of at least 305 days … likely caused distress and deterioration of Alex's wellbeing”
- 305days
Days Gavranic waited for mental health support
“A 305-day wait for mental health support”