Life Networks Goulburn
About us
We aim to help the community better respond to suicide related issues through: training; education; regional involvement; and a strong network in sharing experiences.
Our activities
Recent activities include:
- Crookwell Health Expo, Mental Health Week and Gay Mardis Gras: Network promotion and Information packs free to public
- Mental Health Week Public Launch – Local Mayor as patron of Network
- Strategic Planning Day – Opened to public
- Business activities including logo and mission statement development, letterheads and other Network material
- Development and distribution of Crisis Cards
Current activities include Mental Health employee and employer information packs distributed to all local businesses.
Activity highlight
R U OK Day?
Held in November 2009
The event aimed to increase awareness in the community regarding suicide and related issues. It offered education to the public on practical ways to assist those in crisis and how to get help.
Steps involved
- Added to list of possible activities at Network meeting; ideas noted and plan of action determined.
- Volunteers recruited.
- Clarify Dates / Times / Venues.
- Venue permission sought and secured.
- Information packs developed and collated.
- Activity attended.
Community impact
The effects of the project are difficult to measure. During the actual activity however, there were mixed responses from the public ranging from little to no interaction with volunteers to those willing to take information packs provided. The effect on the Network was equally important with feedback providing constructive ideas on more effective ways to approach this type of public activity in the future. The activity also gave some insight and valuable knowledge about our specific community.
Get involved
The network welcomes all assistance. New members help us continue our community activities and develop new ideas. Assistance can be provided in a range of forms including:
- becoming an event or activity volunteers
- becoming a representative for your own community services network and sharing community information
- funding and formal sponsorship.
The Network is a not-for-profit organisation with all funds received redirected into suicide prevention strategies including:
- open education courses in suicide prevention
- production and distribution of vital help information
- building community awareness and reducing stigma associated with suicide
The future plans of the Network have identified a need for increased funding where these activities can continue yearly and other activities such as a support group and possible crisis/response service.
If you have any questions or offers of assistance, please contact the Network on the details below.
Contact us
Goulburn & District Suicide Prevention Network
Email: gdspn@live.com
Mail: Locked Bag 22, Goulburn NSW 2580
Chairperson: Simon Bennett (02) 48 234008
Secretary: Kim Edwards (02) 48 210434 or 0400 990161 kedwards@sgpn.com.au
Location
The Network covers the Goulburn District including Crookwell and surrounding localities.
The Network meets on the 4th Monday of every month at 12.30pm.
McDermott Centre
163 Auburn St
Goulburn NSW 2580
Supporters and partners
Thank you to Goulburn Mulwaree Mayor Carol James as Patron of the Network.
Thank you to the Goulburn Workers Club for funding under the Community Development and Support Expenditure Scheme.
Thank you to Goulburn Rotary for transfer of funds to the Network from the Yellow Ribbon Program.
Thank you to the local community for the support received to date in implementing this Network – we look forward to your continued support.
Latest news
10th August 2009: CDSE Funding.
30th March 2010: The Goulburn & District Suicide Prevention Network recently received a Community Services Award in recognition of valuable community support activities.
Where to get help
The Goulburn & District Suicide Prevention Network is NOT a crisis service. If you or someone you know might be in danger, seek urgent help. Call Greater Southern Area Mental Health Crisis Line 1800 677 114 or Emergency services - 000, or go to your local hospital emergency department.
Other counselling and crisis services include:
- Lifeline (24 hours) – 13 11 14
- Kids Help Line (24 hours) – 1800 55 1800
- Salvation Army Care Line (24 hours) – 1300 363 622
- Men’s Line Australia (24 hours) – 1300 789 978
- Suicide Call Back Service (24 hours) – 1300 659 467 Free national telephone support service for people at risk of suicide, their carers and those bereaved by suicide.
- SANE Helpline – 1800 18 SANE (7236)
Useful links
- LifeForce Suicide Prevention Training – www.wesleylifeforce.org
- Youthbeyondblue – www.youthbeyondblue.com
- SANE Australia – www.sane.org/information/factsheets
- Reach Out! – www.reachout.com.au
- Living is for everyone – www.livingisforeveryone.com.au
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