Ballarat and District Suicide Awareness Network Inc | Non-profit organisation

Ballarat and District Suicide Awareness Network Inc

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25.01.2022 Just saying! Save the date...it's going to be a ripper!

25.01.2022 Be kind to yourself

23.01.2022 Thank you for the amazing response we’ve received from those who have offered to share their story for our video production. We have had an overwhelming response and now have reached capacity. The response we’ve received is representative of the stories we aim to tell that may save lives. We, and all those we aim to support thank you

23.01.2022 What is the significance of the sunflowers to suicide prevention? The sunflower symbolises hope, warmth, strength and support and that you’re not alone. Petals glow a rich yellow to be reminded that there is always hope. Sunflowers follow the pathway of the Sun. May you feel warmth and comfort. ... The stem is a strong support. May you find strength and support in those around you The centre brims with hundreds of seeds. Look around you. May you know you are not alone Today we walk together in solidarity in the Begonia Festival Parade

22.01.2022 Anyone in Canberra that can help?

22.01.2022 Congratulations and well done to all those involved in today’s Walking Off The War Within. Big, small and in between, you have all made a difference

21.01.2022 Please be advised that our network name has been changed to Ballarat and District Suicide Awareness Network Inc. A few things to note....... Our Beat 'N' The Blues event scheduled for 22 August 2020 has been deferred this year. Please reach out in other ways within your community to support those who are trying to 'beat the blues' including those within business communities who have supported this event in the past and are challenged themselves due to Coronavirus.... RU Okay Day is Thursday 10 September which coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day. This year's 'Out of The Shadows' Walk will take a different format. We are working on this at the moment. For those who would like to have their loved ones name read, please contact us by private message through our Facebook or through our email [email protected] Keep safe everyone.....

20.01.2022 Mindfulness can help

18.01.2022 Be that light. #staysafe #ruok #lifeline #beyondblue #youarenotalone #reachout

16.01.2022 Remember to join us at 5:50 am tomorrow morning, Saturday 12 September as we remember those we have lost to suicide. Our Network will post a prerecorded video at this time of our 2020 Virtual Out of The Shadows Walk.

16.01.2022 Today is World Suicide Prevention day and R U Okay day. On Saturday morning 12 September we would normally walk with others to remember those loved lost to suicide. This year is different. . We have prerecorded our Out of the Shadows 2020 event and will post this on Saturday morning to respectfully remember and honour those we have lost. We know how important this is to those who have walked with us in the past and will in the future. ... . This will be posted at 5:50am this Saturday 12 September. We invite people to join us, light a candle and face the sun as we greet a new day. There is always hope. . Out of the darkness and into the light.... join us See more

15.01.2022 A candle is symbolic of light and hope. If you intend joining us at 5:50am at our virtual Out of The Shadows Walk, whether it be from your lounge room, your verandah or your own quiet place, we encourage you to light a candle.... There is hope and light - out of the shadows and into the light.... the dawning of a new day.

14.01.2022 Together we can make a difference

14.01.2022 Together we walk in solidarity. Begonia Festival Parade Monday March 9. Together we make a difference Walking Off The War Within S.O.S - Survivors of Suicide Lifeline @military brotherhood motorcycle group

12.01.2022 Our remembrance ceremony is scheduled for Saturday morning 12 September at sunrise...the dawning of a new day. . Whilst we cannot gather or walk like we have done in previous years, we are working hard behind the scenes to honour loved ones lost to suicide in a respectful and meaningful way. . You are not alone

12.01.2022 Our sympathy to the families, friends and colleagues of the four members of the Victorian Police Force who lost their lives yesterday. Our condolences to you all.

11.01.2022 How can we mark the World Suicide Prevention Day on Thursday 10th September 2020?

11.01.2022 You are never alone . . Together we can make a difference

10.01.2022 Together we make a difference. @ballaratbegoniafestival

10.01.2022 During past Out of the Shadows walks people attending carried candles. . A symbol of hope and light, candles remain a focus this year even though we can’t gather and walk. Suicide affects us all. . Thank you to everyone who provided their loved ones name to be read at our remembrance ceremony on 12 September. We hope to honour your loved one at this time. ... . Together we make a difference See more

10.01.2022 A big thank you to Laiken & Karl Britt for supporting our network. Sunflowers are a symbol of hope and sunshine and we know that this will brighten our entry in the Begonia Festival Parade tomorrow... together we make a difference! @pickyourownsunflowers : : :... : #lifeline #thereishope #everylifematters #suicideprevention #togetherwecanmakeadifference See more

10.01.2022 Together we can make a difference

09.01.2022 The festive season can be difficult for some. If you need support please reach out

08.01.2022 Caring for our community. Together we can make a difference!!

08.01.2022 Tomorrow morning we will post our 2020 Out of The Shadows Virtual Walk. Join us at 5:50 am as we remember those we love who have been lost to suicide. In the dawning of a new day there is hope. You are not alone.

08.01.2022 Support is available - reach out if you need help

08.01.2022 On Monday 9th March we walk together in the Begonia Festival Parade. Ballarat & District Suicide Prevention Network’s entry promotes the theme ‘together we can make a difference’ and includes; Lifeline Ballarat, SOS Survivors of Suicide, Walking off the War Within and the Military Brotherhood Military Motorcycle Club. Together we will walk in solidarity to bring the issue of suicide, mental health and PTSD to the forefront of community awareness. Together we can make a dif...ference S.O.S - Survivors of Suicide Walking Off The War Within @Military Brotherhood Military Motorcycle Club Vic West Sub Branch Bruce Wilson Jay Scott Lifeline Ballarat Retro Revival Let's do this!

08.01.2022 Joined Ararat Suicide Prevention Awareness Group today. Well done everyone for your presence and reflection. Together we can make a difference. Ararat Suicide Prevention Awareness Group

08.01.2022 Together we can make a difference....

07.01.2022 You’ve got this mate

06.01.2022 This time last year we were getting ready for our Beating ‘N’ The Blues event and a full house. We raised over $40,000 thanks to the generosity of donors and sponsors in our business community and those who attended on the night. . . Be kind everyone and think of those who are trying to beat the blues including businesses who are challenged in current times. .... . . Together we can make a difference See more

06.01.2022 Ballarat & District Suicide Prevention Network is looking for up to 20 people who represent diversity across our community, who have been affected by suicide and are prepared to share their story publicly. Our network is producing a series of multimedia concepts that will be aired on our social media and other media platforms (i.e. cinema) to raise the issue of suicide across communities everywhere. If you would like to participate please respond by 10 March by sending a p...rivate message via messenger or by emailing the network [email protected] Filming will be held in Ballarat at a time to be determined in forthcoming months.

06.01.2022 Today is R U OK Day and World Suicide Prevention Day. . There is more to say after R U OK

05.01.2022 Candles. A sign of light and hope. #outoftheshadows #suïcideawareness #youarenotalone #holdon

04.01.2022 Today we have been made aware via the eSafety Commissioner who has confirmed distressing reports about an explicit video circulating social media platforms. The eSafety Commissioner has contacted social media companies about the reports and will continue working with them to monitor the situation. Report indicate that the video link has been re shared on platforms including, (but not limited to) Tik Tok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. To increase the likelihood... of children opening the link it has alarmingly also been edited and re shared to begin with general content (images of cats) before switching to the footage of a bearded man sitting in front of a camera. We encourage people who encounter this content to report it to the social media platform they have seen it on and also to the eSafety Commissioner at www.esafety.gov.au/report/illegal-harmful-content. If anyone has viewed the link and is feeling distressed please ring Lifeline on 13 11 14.

04.01.2022 A conversation could save a life. Ask someone today ‘are you okay’?

04.01.2022 These are incredibly difficult times. If you need to talk to someone, there are some numbers below that might be useful. It might also be worth considering taking a social media break, even a short one, if posts are making you anxious or depressed. Let’s look out for one another. We are all in this together. We can do this. #BeKindBallarat

04.01.2022 @ballaratsuicideawareness Out of The Shadows 2020 Virtual Walk. Join us tomorrow at 5:50 am. Our virtual walk will be posted on our Facebook page

03.01.2022 Well done Des Hudson (the Chair of our network) for bravely facing 12 buckets of ice and raising $1200 for ‘love your sister foundation’. Together we can make a difference Love Your Sister

03.01.2022 Our 2020 ‘Out of The Shadows Walk’ will look different this year. Whilst the coronavirus has had a huge impact on what we are able to do, we will continue to reflect and remember those we have lost to Suicide. Further details to be advised. If you have lost someone to suicide and would like to have their name read at our ceremony, please send us a personal message by close of business tomorrow.

03.01.2022 In previous years we have walked together in our ‘Out of the Shadows Walk’ to remember loved ones lost to suicide. . This year we are unable to gather and walk due to coronavirus restrictions. We will however host a reflective ceremony on Saturday 12 September at dawn to remember and honour those lost utilising our social media platforms. Loved ones names that have been provided in previous years will be read in this reflective presentation. ... . Thank you to those who have provided loved ones names in recent days. Should anyone wish for their loved ones name that has been provided in previous years NOT to be read please contact us via our email or through our Facebook page no later than close of business this Friday 4 September. See more

03.01.2022 Men’s mental health week. Start a conversation.

01.01.2022 Even when there is darkness there is sunshine and hope #holdon #hope #lifeline #beyondblue #reachout

01.01.2022 Thank you for your voice Simon Charles and speaking publicly to encourage others to do the same. We hope through your video others will reach out to seek help. Thank you for allowing us to share

01.01.2022 Together we make a difference Winner Community Entry Thank you Walking Off The War Within S.O.S - Survivors of Suicide Des Hudson Military Brotherhood Military Motorcycle Group Jay Scott Bruce Wilson Pick your own sunflowers Michelle MacGillivray Deb Westin Retro Revival Sarah Jane Hall Chris Packer Renay Charan-Dwyer and all those in between

01.01.2022 Welcome to the Ballarat & District Suicide Awareness Network's 2020 'Out of The Shadows' Virtual Walk. Whilst we are unable to gather and walk together this morning, we remember and honour those loved that we have lost to suicide. Wherever you are, may you gain solace from knowing you are not alone and that in the dawning of a new day there is always hope. We encourage people to light a candle, watch the dawning of a new day and share our post with others. ... If you or someone you know needs help, please contact: LIFELINE 13 11 14 BEYOND BLUE 1300 22 46 36