Recent News
Voices of In-Sight workshop
8 June 2022
The Illawarra Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention Collaborative ensures that the insight and experiential wisdom of people with a lived experience of suicide is central in the development and implementation of collective suicide prevention activities across the region.
Read MoreSuicide: there are services available to help those left behind
31 May 2022
Five years on from the death of Sandy’s husband by suicide, what are we doing differently to support those in her shoes today?
Read MoreCreating change through lived experience of suicide
21 April 2022
Many people within our communities have a lived experience of suicide - some have experienced thoughts of suicide or survived a suicide attempt; some are carers to others who experience suicidal crisis; and some have lost a loved one by suicide.
Read MoreLoneliness is a universal yet deeply personal experience
24 January 2022
'Loneliness is a universal yet deeply personal experience' Despite what many of us had hoped, COVID is continuing to interrupt our routines, the ways we move around our community and our social interactions.
Read MoreHow conversations can make a difference
30 November 2021
'Take the time for a kind conversation and you might help save a life' The words of Ann Frankham, lived experience member of the Illawarra Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention Collaborative, are ringing in my ears as I emerge with mixed emotions from lockdown and gear up for the Christmas period.
Read MoreCreating hope through action - World Suicide Prevention Day
10 September 2021
World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is an international awareness day observed on 10 September each year to provide a focus for commitment and action to prevent suicide.
Read MoreSafe Haven - Doors are staying open
11 August 2021
Wollongong Safe Haven is a purpose designed, safe space, for anyone to go to when they are having suicidal thoughts.
Read MoreOpen Letter: Responding to suicide in our community
11 May 2021
Dear Illawarra Shoalhaven residents, families, and community Re: Responding to suicide in our community As you may know our communities have been profoundly saddened by a number of suicide deaths.
Read MoreWhere to go for local support over the Christmas period
15 December 2020
If you need additional help or support this Christmas, you are not alone.
Read MoreLocals bravely share their stories on video to help other people bereaved by suicide
26 November 2020
When Jodi Bush lost her husband to suicide in 2013 she had no idea where to turn to for help.
Read MoreAustralia’s first Suicide and Self-harm Monitoring System website launched
1 October 2020
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) and the National Mental Health Commission (NMHC) have launched a new website as part of Australia's first National Suicide and Self-harm Monitoring System.
Read More‘Chats for change’ are here for you!
29 September 2020
It's been a tough time for our community, but the good news is that support is available with the ‘Chats for change’ team out and about in Kiama, Jamberoo, and Gerringong.
Read MorePush for better this October
18 September 2020
On Saturday 10 October, One Fitness 24/7 will kick off a ‘Push-ups with purpose’ challenge, raising money to help fund mental health services and support in Kiama and surrounding areas.According to Courtney Amburg, Manager of One Fitness 24/7, teams of up to 5 people will raise money by completing 3,046 push-ups over 21 days.
Read MoreJoin the virtual ‘Out of the Shadows’ walk!
9 September 2020
This World Suicide Prevention Day – Thursday 10 September – Lifeline South Coast is inviting people to join in a virtual ‘Out of the Shadows’ walk and take a moment of reflection in their virtual garden.According to Renee Green, CEO of Lifeline South Coast, people across the community will walk into the light at 5:30 am this Thursday, to raise awareness, remember those lost to suicide and unite in a commitment to prevent further deaths by suicide.
Read MoreLocal event planned to mark R U OK? Day
9 September 2020
This Thursday 10 September is R U OK?
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