Run or walk 9000 (9k) steps per day for 30 days for the 9 Australians we lose through suicide every day. Raise awareness and much-needed funds to help save lives and deliver community-based mental health services in Australia. Together we can combat depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses. Kick off your 30-day challenge anytime from September 1st, 2024 with the journey concluding on November 30th. SIGN UP TODAY!
An introduction to The Men’s Table through stories and dialogue over dinner…for men interested in being part of the Men’s Table. “It really gives me a sense of belonging – I feel a part of something” – James, Entree attendee. The Men’s Table Entree is an introduction to The Men’s Table through open sharing over a relaxed and conversational meal. The cost includes a meal. The Entree event is a chance to meet other men, learn about how a Table works and helping you decide whether you’d like to part of this local Men’s Table group. It will be hosted by a couple of long standing members of other Men’s Tables, sharing their experiences from their Tables, and responding to your questions, concerns and ideas. What is the Men’s Table? The Men’s Table is all about men serving men. The first Men’s Table (MT1) began in 2011 with 12 men who have met once a month for dinner and ever since. It is now growing to become a national charity. The Men’s Table creates a unique environment for men to share openly about their lives, their challenges, their highs and lows with a group of men who they learn to […]
An introduction to The Men’s Table through stories and dialogue over dinner…for men interested in being part of the Men’s Table. “It really gives me a sense of belonging – I feel a part of something” – James, Entree attendee. The Men’s Table Entree is an introduction to The Men’s Table through open sharing over a relaxed and conversational meal. The cost includes a meal. The Entree event is a chance to meet other men, learn about how a Table works and helping you decide whether you’d like to part of this local Men’s Table group. It will be hosted by a couple of long standing members of other Men’s Tables, sharing their experiences from their Tables, and responding to your questions, concerns and ideas. What is the Men’s Table? The Men’s Table is all about men serving men. The first Men’s Table (MT1) began in 2011 with 12 men who have met once a month for dinner and ever since. It is now growing to become a national charity. The Men’s Table creates a unique environment for men to share openly about their lives, their challenges, their highs and lows with a group of men who they learn to […]
Date: Saturday 19th of October 2024 Venue: Grand Ballroom, Hyatt Regency, 161 Sussex St, Sydney NSW 2000 Dress code: Black Tie (Moonlit Garden) Last year's ball raised a record breaking $337,691 helping over 11,200 young people go through batyr’s preventative education programs in schools and universities - this year we are aiming even higher to ensure we’re able to plant seeds of hope for as many young people as possible. There’ll be plenty of opportunities to score an incredible prize! Take a chance on our mystery wine wall, make a pledge of support, place your bids in our auction, or purchase raffle tickets. You will also hear from one of batyr’s storytellers, a young person who shares their experience overcoming mental ill-health at our preventative school and university programs. Their inspiring and heartfelt narrative will resonate with you long after the night ends. Every dollar raised at the Blue Tie Ball supports batyr’s critical school and university programs, which empower young Australians with mental health literacy, reduce stigma surrounding mental illness, and increase help-seeking behaviour. We’ve reached and supported more than 400,000 young people with the skills and confidence to reach out for support during tough times, but there are still so […]
This Mindframe training session on safe and sensitive public communication around suicide and mental health concerns will include: A brief overview of the Mindframe program The Australian context, with current data The guidelines in-depth Examples of problematic communication Information about help-seeking and self-care Opportunity for a Q&A with Everymind team members about Mindframe.
“In this webinar, our Data in Practice series takes a deep dive into the Victorian Suicide Register. The Register has been in operation since 2012 and is the most accurate and timely data source for suicide in Victoria. The data is regularly used by the Victorian Department of Health, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Victoria Police, health services, and other bodies engaged in suicide prevention to inform their work.”
Join us in Canberra to remember precious lives lost and to support those impacted. Wesley LifeForce Suicide Memorial Service Canberra Southern Cross Yacht Club Thursday 21 November 2024 7.30 - 8.40am If you’ve been impacted by the loss of a loved one to suicide, join a community who share the experience of bereavement. Counsellors will be present to offer support. The event will feature music, stories of lived experience and hope, and a sunflower ceremony. Attendees are welcome to bring a photo and share a personal tribute on our memorial wall. Everyone is welcome.
We are looking for experienced trainers right across Australia to join our team of CALM trainers! The majority of our accredited trainers are very experienced in the mental health training sector and speak very highly of our CALM programs. CALM is becoming the most popular, in demand Suicide Intervention Skills program in Australia, and here are a few reasons why: 1. It's a one-day program, reducing client’s costs and minimising staff absence. 2. It's Australian researched and based. 3. It's fully accredited with the peak body Suicide Prevention Australia. 4. Many participants have attended other similar programs and stated how much they love the CALM model and how it's so easy to remember. 5. Underpinned by Motivational Interviewing which research is now showing positive results for suicide prevention. 6. CALM is the only intervention program in Australia that has an app for the safety planning, and an app for the person completing the intervention as a handy prompter. 7. CALM focuses on the skills of communication, rather than just providing a theory or a model. 8. CALM is the only suicide intervention program delivered either virtually or in-person. If you want to add this rapidly growing program to the scope […]
This Mindframe training session on safe and sensitive public communication around suicide and mental health concerns will include: A brief overview of the Mindframe program The Australian context, with current data The guidelines in-depth Examples of problematic communication Information about help-seeking and self-care Opportunity for a Q&A with Everymind team members about Mindframe.
Receptionist and front counter employees are often at the frontline and first contact with a client. If that contact presents as aggressive, angry, or upset sometimes it’s not easy to find a response to diffuse or sooth a situation. The Accidental Counsellor skills-based workshop equips staff how to handle difficult scenarios and provides a helpful, appropriate response. Train others in Accidental Counselling by joining our virtual Accidental Counsellor Train the Trainer (T4T) program. This is an opportunity to add to your scope of trainings you currently offer. The T4T is run over two half days and two full days. View the full details here: https://www.suicideprograms.com.au/workshop/become-an-accidental-counsellor/ Bookings are limited and applications will be processed and accepted on a first received basis. EOI Applications can be accessed using this weblink: https://www.jotform.com/221167702255956 Please direct all enquiries to admin@suicideprograms.com.au OR Telephone: (07)3077 6536 or Mobile: 0433 626 536
After the successful LE Summit 2023, Roses in the Ocean is thrilled to host this meaningful event at the Hotel Grand Chancellor in Brisbane, Queensland, from 13 to 14 March 2025. LE Summit 2025 will delve deeply into emerging innovations in suicide prevention, enable partnerships with future research and service development, and create opportunities for collaboration that will extend beyond the Summit. The event will also further amplify the growth and sustainability of the lived experience of suicide movement.
Relationships Australia proudly announces the launch of its Neighbours Every Day 2024/2025 campaign, with next year’s annual day of action set for Sunday, 30 March 2025. The chosen theme, "Create, Share, Grow Belonging," calls on all Australians to strengthen community ties and foster a sense of belonging in their neighbourhoods and beyond. Nick Tebbey, National Executive Officer at Relationships Australia, emphasises the campaign's significance: "Neighbour Day is a powerful reminder of the importance of social connections in our lives. Our research shows that when people engage with their communities, they experience improved mental well-being and reduced loneliness. This is crucial, as recent research reveals that nearly one in three Australians report feeling lonely, with over 15% saying they often or always feel lonely." Neighbours Every Day is a critical component of efforts to prevent loneliness; taking a strengths-based approach and giving people the tools, resources, and reasons, to reach out and grow belonging
