Suicide Prevention Week of Events (8-14 September 2022) brought to you by Ride4Lives Australia Inc and supported by:
- Gladstone Mindcare
- Standby Support
- Strong Communities
- Gladstone Suicide Bereavement Support Group
- Gladstone Region Awareness and Suicide Prevention (GRASP)
These are free events. All welcome. Click on the button below to open our flyer which lists all of the events:
Out of the Shadows Walk
10 September 2022
5.00am
Meet at East Shores (Goondoon St side)
Join us in the Out of the Shadows Walk – Lifeline’s national suicide prevention walk. It is a walk of remembrance and hope as we meet a new sunrise. Raise awareness, remember those lost to suicide, and unite in a commitment to prevent further deaths by suicide.
Family Fun Day
11 September 2022
10.00am-2.00pm
Tondoon Botanic Gardens
Ride4Lives are holding a Family Fun Day during Suicide Prevention Week. This is a free event. Come and join us for plenty of fun & laughter.
- Entertainment
- Face Painting
- Kids Activities
- Jumping Castle
- Car & Motorbike Displays
- Bike Rides
- Trike Rides
- Bereavement Cruise
- Food Vans
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Next dates: 15 & 16 September 2022
ASIST is the world’s leading suicide intervention workshop. During the two-day interactive session, participants learn to intervene and help prevent the immediate risk of suicide. Over 1,000,000 people have taken the workshop, and studies have proven that the ASIST method helps reduce suicidal feelings for those at risk.
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Workshop features:
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Presentations and guidance from two LivingWorks registered trainers
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A scientifically proven intervention model
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Powerful audiovisual learning aids
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Group discussions
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Skills practice and development
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A balance of challenge and safety
ASIST has saved and changed hundreds of thousands of lives around the world.
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Register ASAP by clicking here.
Out of the Shadows Walk
Sunday 17 September 2023
5.00-8.00am
Meet at East Shores (Goondoon St side)
Join us in walking for remembrance for those lost to suicide and to raise awareness in the prevention of suicide. This is a family event. Please stay for breakfast and a chat after the walk.
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For any further information:
Call Debbie from Gladstone Suicide Bereavement Support Group on 0429 794 184.
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To register as part of the Ride4Lives team, click here
What Do I Say? What Do I Do?
Tuesday 12 September 2023
6.00-8.00pm
Gladstone Mindcare, 147 Goondoon St, Gladstone
Purpose: To increase understanding of suicide bereavement and learn basic support skills.
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Topics covered:
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The StandBy Service Model
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Crisis, trauma and grief
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What makes suicide different from other sudden death
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Support approaches and best practice
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Self-Care
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Registrations essential - click here to register
For more information:
Email: standby.cqwbsc@uccommunity.org.au
Phone: 1300 727 247
President - Mark Brookes 0408 871 131
Secretary - Karen Brookes 0438 164 212
Email - admin@ride4lives.org
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