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Our aim
To reduce the risk & impact of suicide
By encouraging and supporting our community to develop stronger connections and healing.
By educating the community about the issues surrounding suicide and the support that is available.
To provide awareness
By offering education and support to community members who may be at risk of suicide and to prevent future risks.
To teach coping & problem-solving skills
By engaging community members in shared activities that strengthen connection and cultural identity.
To promote healthy connections
How we support community
We provide resources and information to our community that focuses on the understanding and prevention of suicide.
We provide training in suicide prevention, early intervention and social emotional well-being.
We address suicide clusters, identify high-risk groups and offer support to those communities.
We provide culturally safe spaces for connection and healing.
We focus on building strong community connections to foster strength and resilience.
How you can help
We invite you to join us in building connections, gaining support through volunteering and financial donations and better supporting the work we are doing in the community.
By becoming a volunteer
Donate your time and skills to support our programs and events.
By making a donation
Help us fund our initiatives and expand our reach.
By connecting us to your network
Connect us with other organisations and individuals who can support our mission.
By becoming involved, you will have the opportunity to be part of positive change, build networks and create a sense of family and community.
Contact:
Debbie Cifford - Support Coordinator
Together, we can make a difference.
Our aim
To reduce the risk & impact of suicide
By encouraging and supporting our community to develop stronger connections and healing.
By educating the community about the issues surrounding suicide and the support that is available.
To provide awareness
By offering education and support to community members who may be at risk of suicide and to prevent future risks.
To teach coping & problem-solving skills
By engaging community members in shared activities that strengthen connection and cultural identity.
To promote healthy connections
How we support community
We provide resources and information to our community that focuses on the understanding and prevention of suicide.
We provide training in suicide prevention, early intervention and social emotional well-being.
We address suicide clusters, identify high-risk groups and offer support to those communities.
We provide culturally safe spaces for connection and healing.
We focus on building strong community connections to foster strength and resilience.
How you can help
We invite you to join us in building connections, gaining support through volunteering and financial donations and better supporting the work we are doing in the community.
By becoming a volunteer
Donate your time and skills to support our programs and events.
By making a donation
Help us fund our initiatives and expand our reach.
By connecting us to your network
Connect us with other organisations and individuals who can support our mission.
By becoming involved, you will have the opportunity to be part of positive change, build networks and create a sense of family and community.
Contact:
Debbie Cifford - Support Coordinator
Together, we can make a difference.
We are the first Aboriginal-led peer support network located on Boonwurrung country, part of the Kulin nation, that is focused on providing support for community members who are at risk of, or have been impacted by, suicide.
Our aim is to develop healthy connections, increase community awareness and reduce the fear surrounding conversations about suicide, leading to a stronger, more connected community.
We invite you to join us in building connections, gaining support through volunteering and financial donations and better supporting the work we are doing in the community. Together, we can make a difference.
For more information about our peer support group please contact
Debbie Cifford - Support Coordinator
For people at risk of, or have been impacted by suicide or those who are experiencing mental health issues and are in need of support, please reach out to these organisations:
1300 651 251
Support for those dealing with suicidal thoughts
13 11 14
24-hour telephone crisis support
13 92 76
Crisis support for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders
1300 224 636
Mental health and wellbeing support
1800 435 799
Crisis support for Aboriginal men
1300 845 745
Grief & loss support for everyday Australians
1800 551 800
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If you are in an emergency, or at immediate risk of harm to yourself or others, please contact emergency services on 000.
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