60 Minutes Australia
2012-10-28
E28 Oct 28, 2012 60m
The Hidden Epidemic
It’s hard to imagine anything more confounding: the idea that someone could deliberately hurt themselves over and over again. And all to make themselves feel better inside. It’s a hidden epidemic. And yet, doctors estimate at least two million Australians self-injure – usually by cutting into their own skin. Many sufferers are vulnerable teenagers, often dismissed as simply self-destructive or attention seeking. But the young women you’ll meet on Sunday night say that’s not what it’s about. They also insist they don’t want to die. In fact, they claim hurting themselves is the only way they can stay alive.
Reporter: Tara Brown
Producer: Stephen Taylor, Ali Smith
After the Fall
We know Darren Beadman as a champion – a competitive dynamo of a man who’s dominated the racing scene for decades. Well the Darren you’ll meet on Sunday night is nothing like the bloke we’re used to seeing, fist raised and galloping past the winning post. Certainly Liz was shocked when she first saw him. Back in February, Darren suffered a bad fall during track work. You might have heard about it. What you probably didn’t realise is that the accident almost killed him and, for months now, every day has been a battle. On Sunday night, Darren shares his story as he makes the toughest decision of his stellar career.
Reporter: Liz Hayes
Producer: David Alrich
Jungle Warfare
If ever there was a bloke you want in your corner, it’s Damian Mander. Liam Bartlett first met this former Australian commando in 2010. Back then, he’d taken up the battle to save Africa’s mighty white rhino from poachers. Now he’s fighting for that great symbol of Africa – the elephant. It is very much a war and a warning: the images from this battle-field are confronting. But Damien believes the military technology that kept him alive in Iraq could be the key to victory.
Reporter: Liam Bartlett
Producer: Nick Greenaway
It’s hard to imagine anything more confounding: the idea that someone could deliberately hurt themselves over and over again. And all to make themselves feel better inside. It’s a hidden epidemic. And yet, doctors estimate at least two million Australians self-injure – usually by cutting into their own skin. Many sufferers are vulnerable teenagers, often dismissed as simply self-destructive or attention seeking. But the young women you’ll meet on Sunday night say that’s not what it’s about. They also insist they don’t want to die. In fact, they claim hurting themselves is the only way they can stay alive.
Reporter: Tara Brown
Producer: Stephen Taylor, Ali Smith
After the Fall
We know Darren Beadman as a champion – a competitive dynamo of a man who’s dominated the racing scene for decades. Well the Darren you’ll meet on Sunday night is nothing like the bloke we’re used to seeing, fist raised and galloping past the winning post. Certainly Liz was shocked when she first saw him. Back in February, Darren suffered a bad fall during track work. You might have heard about it. What you probably didn’t realise is that the accident almost killed him and, for months now, every day has been a battle. On Sunday night, Darren shares his story as he makes the toughest decision of his stellar career.
Reporter: Liz Hayes
Producer: David Alrich
Jungle Warfare
If ever there was a bloke you want in your corner, it’s Damian Mander. Liam Bartlett first met this former Australian commando in 2010. Back then, he’d taken up the battle to save Africa’s mighty white rhino from poachers. Now he’s fighting for that great symbol of Africa – the elephant. It is very much a war and a warning: the images from this battle-field are confronting. But Damien believes the military technology that kept him alive in Iraq could be the key to victory.
Reporter: Liam Bartlett
Producer: Nick Greenaway
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