Remote closures will lead to trauma: Expert

A leading Western Australian suicide prevention and healing advocate has condemned the state Government's decision to push ahead with the forced closure of up to 150 homeland communities.

Robert Eggington (pictured) from the Perth-based Dumbartung Aboriginal Corporation is calling on Premier Colin Barnett to reverse his decision.

Mr Eggington says any closures will lead to trauma, anger, dysfunction and suicides.

Source: National Indigenous Radio Service - This audio file posted by Gerry Georgatos