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Walk 4 Suicide Prevention and Awareness
September 10th, 2011 Jingili Water Gardens, Darwin3.30pm: Meet at Jingili Water Gardens, 3.45pm-4pm: buses will take walkers to CDU Sports Oval 4pm: Welcome to Country @ CDU Sports Oval (Access via Lakeside Drive) Followed by a brief introduction
4,30pm: Walk to Jingili Water Gardens Speakers – Performances – Free BBQ – Balloon Release - Memorial Doves – Information Display Stalls & More Theme colour RED. Signs and banners welcome.
For more info, please contact Ngaree on 0405 158 637 or Delsey on 8932 3166 or 0405 100 655.
Download the invitation here:
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CORES – One Day Intervention Course (Free)
Saturday September the 10th Obrien Centre (Burdekin Catholic High School) Gibson Street, AyrIf you did suspect something, could you deal with it?
What happens if a person can’t cope … will someone be there for them?
This ONE DAY CORES COURSE will give you the skills and confidence to recognise then assess a person who may be at risk of self harm or suicide.
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Suicide Memorial Service
Friday 9th September, 2011 Gosford Sea Scouts Hall, Masons Parade GosfordA short Memorial Service will be led by Rev Rod Bower, refreshments will be served and flowers available for release into Brisbane Water.
The service commences at 10:00 AM and everyone is welcome.
For more information contact: Lesley – 0458 255 030 OR Liz - 02 43691431
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Suicide Bereavement Remembrance Day
September 10th, 2011 Picnic Point, MaroochydoreThe day will feature the words and thoughts of people bereaved by suicide, a presentation by the Caloundra Living Beyond Suicide Support Group and other guest speakers. Activities on the day will include a brief Remembrance Ceremony.
This will be followed by the release of doves and opportunity for individuals to place Flowers of Remembrance into the waters of the river in acknowledgement of the significance of this day for our communities. Children’s activities with parental supervision will also be available.
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Wesley LifeForce Suicide Memorial Day
9th of September Sydney Opera HouseThe Wesley LifeForce Suicide Memorial Day is to be held on the 9th of September at the Sydney Opera House.
The service offers an opportunity to reflect, remember loved ones and to come together in a spirit of comfort and hope. During the ceremony attendees have the opportunity to cast a sunflower into Sydney Harbour as a gesture of love and rememberance.
The service will begin at 12pm, Friday September 9th on the Northern Broadwalk with afternoon tea being served from 1pm.
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Out the Shadows
September 10th, 2011 Nation Wide EventJoin Lifeline’s community walks on 10 September as we recognise World Suicide Prevention Day.
Suicide is the leading cause of death for Australians under the age of 44. Lifeline believes most suicides are preventable and we all have a role to play.
Join an Out of the Shadows walk in your local community to show your support and commitment to preventing suicide and to remember those lost to suicide.
Walks will be taking place at:
State Area Australian Capital Territory Canberra New South Wales Maitland Penrith Port Macquarie Queensland Cairns Darling Downs and Sth West QLD Mount Isa South Australia South East SA Tasmania Hobart Victoria Ballarat Melbourne Western Australia Perth Download their PDF invite by clicking here or click below to visit their website and register.
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Walk Toward Hope
September 10th, 2011 DubboWe hope to shine a light on the issue of suicide in the Dubbo region, promote help-seeking and acceptance for those who might have suicidal thoughts and provide a remembrance ceremony to remember those who have lost their lives to suicide.
There is also the opportunity to get together as a community and socialise with others over a free BBQ.
We hope that as many community members as possible can attend on the day to stand in solidarity to support this very important issue.
Also, any organisations or groups who would like to walk as a team, or donate resources and service information to information bags are also more than welcome to do so.
Find out more by downloading their information pdf by clicking here.
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Catch My Drift
Saturday 10th September, 2011 Adelaide, South AustraliaMy name is Mary Aloisi and I am the founder/director of a program called Catch my Drift which was named in memory of my brother who suicided at the age of 16 many years ago.
The program aims to raise awareness for youth mental health and well-being by encouraging a healthy lifestyle.On Sept 10th my team of volunteers will be making a video dressed in as much of the colour yellow as possible and incorporating this year’s theme.
I would also like to initiate a prayer candle ceremony later in the evening.
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World Suicide Prevention Day Community Forum
Friday 9th September 2011, 9am - 3pm Albert Waterways Community Centre, Broadbeach, Gold CoastCare For Life: Suicide Prevention Assoc., Gold Coast Old Australia, will be holding it’s annual ‘World Suicide Prevention Day Community Forum‘ for the Gold Coast community on Friday the 9th September 2011. 9am – 3pm, Venue: Albert Waterways Community Centre, Broadbeach, Gold Coast.
Service providers from a wide range of government and nongovernment organisations are invited to provide information to attendees on a wide range of services and supports available. A program of speakers will provide information on a variety of topics which will assist the attendees in understanding and responding to a number of risk factors related to suicide.
The aim is to educate the community to appreciate that suicide prevention is every body’s responsibility and all are able to assist in the prevention of suicide in their community setting. Contact for info Raylee Taylor rataylor@bigpond.com.
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Blue Ribbon Charity Dinner
Friday 16th September, 2011 Central Coast, NSWHosted by St Vincent de Paul Society, Broken Bay Central Council – Central Coast Mental Health Project.
When: Friday 16th September, 2011.Cost: Tickets $75 each or a table of ten for $700. Get a table together a have good night out.
Guest Speaker: Tim Webster Ten News and 2UE Radio. Special messages sent from Jimmy Barnes and John Brogden.
Supported By: Sea FM Radio and Diggers @ The Entrance.
Visit for Invitation and Registration / Payment Form.
Facebook: ‘Like’ Suicide Prevention Central Coast NSW Australia on Facebook for updates.
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About WSPD
After a successful launch in 2003, World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is now held every year on 10 September around the world. On this day, numerous events, conferences, campaigns and local activities call to public attention one of the world’s largest causes of premature and unnecessary death – suicide.
The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP), in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO), calls upon governments, government agencies, NGOs, international and national associations, local communities, clinicians, researchers and volunteers to be involved in the organisation of WSPD activities.
It is often asked, how can we best connect with each other in a world that appears so disconnected? We strongly believe that if our communities work together, through sharing information, expertise and time, we can do a great deal to help those who are in need, and vulnerable to suicide.
We believe that through a combined effort at an international and local level, a difference to the lives of many will be made. The aim of these activities is to promote increased awareness about the problem of suicide and the many ways in which we can work to reduce suicide rates and the incidence of suicidal behaviours.
