We are so excited to launch this new Youth Crisis Card resource on R U OK? Day.
The Crisis Card project is a pocket card and poster resource that outlines the names and numbers of Bendigo and National services that can assist a young person during a crisis.
Suicide prevention is the focus of a new #ListenNow video series from Tobin Brothers Funerals.
Tough Times From The Heart is in partnership with Tobin Brothers.
Tough Times From The Heart, promoting greater awareness of suicide prevention, focuses on the lived experience of four individuals who share their incredible stories and insights with journalist and broadcaster Justin Smith.
Any organisation is only as strong as those who work tirelessly behind the scenes.
Well this is our team.
We're thrilled Rod Flavell has returned for another year in the president's chair with Alannah McGregor as vice-president.
Alannah McGregor, one of the founding members, is the Secretary of SPAN.
We can't thank you all enough for your dedication and support for SPAN Central Victoria and all that we are trying to achieve.
Thank you to all the other groups who provide volunteer support to the SPAN committee including Catherine McAuley College, Bendigo Community Health Services, headspace Bendigo, The Gianna Centre, City of Greater Bendigo, Grief Work Uniting and Bendigo Health.
Our work is only as good as the people who provide the support to make things happen so thank you.
We appreciate every second you give us.
We had a great morning tea on October 8 to update the community on how our Bendigo Suicide Prevention Program is going.
It was pretty exciting to report more than 200 people in our community have now been skilled through free LivingWorks Australia safeTALK workshops in recognising someone at risk and how to start the conversation to get them help.
Fantastic to announce the first dates for our Suicide Prevention Program safeTALK workshops.
The free community workshops delivered by qualified LivingWorks Australia trainers are aimed at Bendigo business but are open to any member of the community who feels they could benefit from building skills in identifying people at risk of suicide and learning how to start a conversation to get them help.
Wednesday, February 19: 9.30am-1.30pm at City of Greater Bendigo. Open to community. Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/safetalk-presentation-tickets-75802837327
Monday, June 17: 1.30pm-5.30pm at Bendigo TAFE. Register now: http://bit.ly/safeTALKJune17
Monday, July 8: 9.30am-1.30pm at Bendigo TAFE. Register: http://bit.ly/safeTALKJuly8
Monday, August 5: 9.30am-1.30pm at Bendigo Harness Racing Club. Register: http://bit.ly/safeTALKAugust5
Tuesday, August 6: 9.30am-1.30pm at Bendigo Harness Racing Club. Register: http://bit.ly/safeTALKAugust6
Thursday, August 22: 1.30pm-5.30pm at Bendigo TAFE. Register: http://bit.ly/safeTALKAugust22
Monday, September 9: 9.30am-1.30pm at Bendigo TAFE. Register: http://bit.ly/safeTALKSeptember9
Monday, September 2: 9.30am-1.30pm at Heathcote - Barrack Reserve Oval Room in High Street. Register: http://bit.ly/safeTALKseptember2
Monday, September 9: 9.30am-1.30pm at Bendigo TAFE. Register: http://bit.ly/safeTALKSeptember9
Wednesday, October 2: 12.30pm-4.30pm at City of Greater Bendigo, Lyttleton Terrace, reception room. Register: http://bit.ly/safeTALKOctober2
Wednesday, November 6: 9.30am-1.30pm at City of Greater Bendigo. Open to community. Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/safetalk-presentation-tickets-71329792329
Wednesday, November 6: 6pm-10pm at Marong Community Hall, 36 Torrens Street, Marong. Open to community. Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/safetalk-presentation-tickets-75802905531?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Wednesday, December 11: 5.30pm-9.30pm at headspace Bendigo, 78-80 Pall Mall, Bendigo. Open to LGBTIQ community, families and supporters. Register now: http://bit.ly/safeTALKDecember11
Thursday, December 12: 5.30pm-9.30pm at St John of God Bendigo, 133-145 Lily Street, Bendigo. Open to community. Register now: http://bit.ly/safeTALKDecember12
Anyone interested in getting more information about the Suicide Prevention Program or volunteer your organisation to host a workshop should email Hannah Coghill on or call 5448 1600.
A massive thank you to Bendigo Harness Racing Club and Bendigo TAFE - RTO no. 3077 for providing venues to host these valuable community workshops. Your generosity will allow us to reach even more people in the community and that is such a brilliant outcome. Thank you.
Bendigo Community Health Services is project managing the delivery of the workshops on our behalf.
These workshops have been made possible by your wonderful support in voting for our program and securing funding through the Pick My Project initiative delivered by the Dan Andrews government. Thank you all.
If you need help with a mental health issue now, talk to a friend, a family member or call your Doctor immediately. Alternately, you can contact the numbers below:
If life or property is threatened, call 000 immediately
Lifeline - 13 11 14 or visit the Lifeline Crisis Support Chat Service.
If you need help with a mental health issue now, talk to a friend, a family member or call your Doctor immediately. Alternately, you can contact the numbers below:
If life or property is threatened, call 000 immediately
Lifeline - 13 11 14 or visit the Lifeline Crisis Support Chat Service.
