Jordan Liberty

This is the film I wish I had watched when Jordan was still alive. From a father’s perspective, Jordan Liberty highlights Australia’s youth suicide crisis, exposing the mental health struggles young people face, particularly in rural areas where access to support is limited. It explores social media use among young people, teenage anxiety, depression, bullying, and the isolating impact of COVID-19, emphasising the urgent need for early intervention and compassion. Our journey also explores systemic failures in rural mental health, as well as family courts and co-parenting, showing how parental alienation can sever crucial relationships. Through personal stories and expert insights, the film examines generational trauma, shedding light on cycles of neglect and abuse while advocating for healing.

Our vision is to spark national conversations that lead to tangible change: better support for struggling young people, stronger mental health resources in rural communities, and reforms in family law to prioritise children’s well-being. We seek to empower parents, educators, and policymakers to take action while giving hope to those who feel unseen and unheard.

Jordan Liberty is more than a film, it’s a movement for change. Through Jason King’s deeply personal journey of love, loss, and resilience, this documentary sheds light on Australia’s youth mental health crisis, the challenges of rural healthcare, and the urgent need for early intervention. By amplifying Jordan’s story, we aim to break taboos around suicide, bullying, and systemic failures, to foster greater awareness, compassion, and action.

At its heart, Jordan Liberty carries a simple yet powerful message: Be kind. To yourself and others. Listen, support, and act before it’s too late.

This is the film I wish I had watched – both when Jordan moved to live with me after an attempted suicide, and as an estranged father when she was living in Perth. So many parents are worried about the mental health of their cherished teenaged children, and it can be hard to know what to do, particularly as a father. Teenagers often aren’t aware of the impacts of their words and actions on their peers who are suffering from poor mental health. The mental health practitioners tasked with treating our young people are critically under-resourced and often burnt out themselves. Something has to change and I hope by adding our voice to the ongoing discussion around these issues, that we can help raise more awareness, inform future changes, and inspire hope in others going through their own journeys.

I have already started working with local mental health organisations in Broken Hill to raise awareness about mental health and suicide, hosting screenings of other films and speaking afterwards. Dominique, Jordan’s stepmother, is a senior psychologist in the education system. Jordan’s friends in Broken Hill are interested in participating in the documentary. I have an emergency department psychiatrist with experience in the regions on board, and I have strong relationships with several media journalists who can help connect me to current high profile spokespeople as required. I have film and TV connections through my work in Broken Hill and so many people are keen to help.

The Jordan Liberty Project, centred on the mantra “Be Kind: to yourself and others,” calls for greater compassion, awareness, and action in mental health. It urges individuals to practice self-care, check in on loved ones, and support open conversations about mental health. Schools and young people are encouraged to challenge bullying, foster inclusion, and recognise the impact of social media. Parents are called to prioritise their child’s well-being, improve co-parenting relationships, and educate themselves on mental health challenges. The film advocates for better mental health funding, suicide prevention programs, and reforms in family court systems to reduce parental alienation. It also highlights the need for more resources in rural areas and calls on the media to amplify stories that drive change. At its core, Jordan Liberty is a call to listen, support, and act with empathy to create a kinder, more understanding society.