Wagga Wagga & Region Suicide Prevention Network
About us
Wagga Wagga & Region Suicide Prevention Network (WWRSPN) believes that people matter. We seek to inform and empower community members by creating awareness about suicide prevention.
Our network, made up of community members; representatives from community organisations; and local government agencies, meets monthly to determine and action network projects.
Our activities
9 September 2011
Blue Day event
On Friday 9 September 2011 we held “Blue Day” as a fundraising activity, and it was themed “It’s OK to Ask”.
We asked workplaces to register and wear blue to work on Friday 9 September to show support and raise funds for our network.
Over 50 workplaces participated and they received the attached poster and information pack with crisis cards and CD with resources that could be printed.
With the support of local businesses our network raised over $3,000 from the day and got local people discussing suicide myths, facts and prevention.
These funds have enabled us to print more crisis cards and initiate community SafeTALK training.
12 July 2011
Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir, Governor of NSW, visits Wagga
Local community organisation, Riverina Bluebell, arranged a morning with the Governor of NSW on Tuesday 12 July in Wagga Wagga. Riverina Bluebell invited Daniel Haynes to give a short presentation about the goals and activities of the Wagga Wagga and Region Suicide Prevention Network during the morning.
Get involved
Our network aims to:
- reduce suicidal intention and reduce deaths or serious injury by suicide or attempted suicide
- reduce the stigma of suicide and mental health in our community
- promote an awareness of the early warning signs of a person’s intention to commit suicide
- educate, empower and resource our local communities
- develop partnerships across and between sectors, organisations and individuals
- continue to work towards improvement in suicide prevention and awareness
If you have any questions or offers of assistance, please contact the Network on the details below.
Contact us
Kylie Van Mourik – Secretary
Email: kylie.vanmourik@gmail.com
David Schulz – Chairperson
Email: sandavey@bigpond.com
Location
The Network covers Wagga Wagga & Region communities.
We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of every month 3.30 pm–5 pm at;
Murrumbidgee Medicare Local Ltd
Unit 1 Piercy Place
185 Morgan St
WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650
Supporters and partners
The Network is honoured to have Brian Kahlefeldt a renowned Riverina barrister, accountant, businessman, author and philanthropist as its founding Patron.
We would like to thank Charles Sturt University and Murrumbidgee Medicare Local Ltd for providing the network with meeting venues.
We would like to acknowledge the local community for the support received to date in implementing our Network activities.
Where to get help
The Wagga Wagga & Region Suicide Prevention Network is NOT a crisis service. If you or someone you know might be in danger, seek urgent help.
Call Emergency services – 000 or
Mental Health Line 1800 011 511 – connecting you with the right care, a 24 hour service across NSW or go to your local hospital emergency department.
Other Crisis services;
Lifeline - 13 11 14
Beyondblue Information Line – 1300 224 636
Kids Help Line (5-25 yrs) – 1800 55 1800
MensLine Australia - 1300 789 978
Counselling & Support services;
Suicide Call Back Service - 1300 659 467
Free national telephone support service for people at risk of suicide, their carers and those bereaved by suicide.
Local Community services;
Anglicare Youth & Family Services – 02 6937 7500
Community Health Centre – 02 6938 6411
Intereach – 02 6925 8791
NSW Rural Mental Health Support Line – 1800 201 123
O’Connor House – 02 6925 4744
Riverina Headspace – 02 6923 3170
Support After Suicide – 02 6931 8770
Wagga Family Support Services Inc – 02 6921 7544
Wagga Wagga Police Station – 02 6921 0544
Wagga Wagga Base Hospital – 02 6938 6666
Useful links
- Beyondblue – www.beyondblue.org.au
- Wesley LifeForce Programs – www.wesleylifeforce.org
- Living is for everyone – www.livingisforeveryone.com.au
- Riverina Bluebell – www.riverinabluebell.org.au
- Youthbeyondblue – www.youthbeyondblue.com
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