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Wesley LifeForce

About Wesley LifeForce

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    Supporting communities, saving lives since 1995

     

    Established in 1995 by Rev Bob Dunlop, Wesley LifeForce is an extension of Wesley Mission’s response to the increasing issue of suicide across Australia.

     

    Today, Wesley LifeForce continues to educate, empower and resource local communities against suicide through Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Networks and Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Training. Our whole-of-community approach ensures everyone can recognise and respond to the signs of suicide and create supportive environments where people feel connected, valued and safe.

     

    Wesley LifeForce has delivered suicide prevention training to over 50,000 people in metro, regional, rural and remote communities. With 138 member and affiliate Wesley LifeForce Networks across Australia, we’ve mobilised over 3,000 volunteers against suicide.

     

     How we help

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    Support and resources for community suicide prevention networks

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    Workplace, community and healthcare specific suicide prevention training
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    24/7 telephone crisis support through Lifeline Sydney & Sutherland
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    Memorial services to remember those lost to suicide
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    Meet our team

     
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    Andy Moore

    General Manager, Wesley Health, Conferences & Education

    GradDipMgt, GradCert Suicidology, MAICD

     

    As General Manager, Andy brings both extensive leadership experience and a deep commitment to community care, having transformed what began as a six-month project into a fifteen-year journey of community impact and service innovation.

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    Ron Petterson

    Networks National Program Manager

    GradDip(Strat.Ldrshp), MAICD, MICDA

     

     

     

    As National Networks Program Manager for Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Networks, Ron brings both strategic leadership expertise and a genuine passion for community-driven solutions to his work building inclusive, resilient communities.

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    Bethany Farley

    National Training Manager

    MBA

     

     

     

    From her base in South Australia, Bethany brings both heartfelt dedication and strategic vision to her role as National Training Manager for Wesley LifeForce. Drawing on 18 years of learning and development experience, she masterfully weaves together program development, stakeholder engagement and cultural change management to create meaningful impact in community services.

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    Jason Nunes

    Registered Psychologist and Lead Clinician

    B.Psych (Hons), BA

     

     

    As a Registered Psychologist and Lead Clinician, Jason brings both clinical wisdom and heartfelt understanding to his work with older adults and their unique mental health journey. 

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    Proven success in suicide prevention

    Wesley LifeForce has undergone extensive evaluation and has longstanding partnerships with the University of Melbourne, Australian Catholic University, Griffith University and the University of New England.

     

    In 2021, a University of Melbourne study demonstrated a 17 per cent reduction in suicide rates over nine months following the introduction of Wesley LifeForce Networks.

     

    Our service is also championed under the Living Is For Everyone (LIFE) framework, which cites suicide prevention as a shared responsibility across communities, from families and friends to workplaces, government and non-government agencies.

     

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