Josh's Wish

How To Save A Life

By: Ursula Wharton (Skjonnemand) August 4, 2019

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When I lost my boy to suicide I became aware of how little understanding there is of suicidality; even amongst those who work in mental health care. Outdated and unfounded assumptions are pervasive and harmful. Yet I discovered that people everywhere want to help but have no idea how. So I have been compelled to…

An Open Letter to Australian Parliament

By: Ursula Wharton (Skjonnemand) May 15, 2019September 16, 2020

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Meet 12 of the Australian teenagers lost to suicide in 2017-2018 and hear the plea from their mothers.

Damning research shows the health system is failing people with ASD

By: Ursula Wharton (Skjonnemand) February 26, 2019September 16, 2020

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People with autism spectrum disorder are dying at TWICE the rate of the general population, according to a study published today in the international journal Autism Research. And the leading cause of death isn’t cancer or heart disease; it’s injury/poisoning, including suicide. Josh died by suicide and I firmly believe his death could have been…

’11 Days of Kindness’ to mark the anniversary of Josh’s death

By: Ursula Wharton (Skjonnemand) September 5, 2018February 26, 2019

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An inquest will happen

By: Ursula Wharton (Skjonnemand) March 16, 2018September 16, 2020

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The coroner has written to Josh’s mum, Ursula to advise that the investigation into Josh’s suicide will go to inquest. Through an inquest, the coroner can identify the flaws in Queensland’s public mental health care and make recommendations for changes that can help prevent suicides. Suicide is preventable. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confidently…

Sign the petition

By: Ursula Wharton (Skjonnemand) February 28, 2018May 16, 2018

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We are calling for an inquest into Josh’s death so that we can save others from preventable suicide.

Who we are

By: Ursula Wharton (Skjonnemand) February 26, 2018February 26, 2018

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We are a small but growing group of people setting out to help the world, as #JoshsWish calls us to do. We are not an organisation or a charity. The #JoshsWish movement is led by Josh’s mum with the help and support of Josh’s family and friends. Please help us spread the word and grow…

The movement begins

By: Ursula Wharton (Skjonnemand) February 26, 2018March 1, 2018

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Sign the petition We are only just beginning on the quest that is Josh’s legacy. Check out our explanatory animation, Josh’s story and sign the petition. Keep in touch as we plan, learn, grow and achieve good things to help the world, spread love and move closer to peace. Much love, Ursula (Josh’s mum)