Darwin Region Indigenous Suicide Prevention Network in Darwin, Northern Territory | Community organisation

Darwin Region Indigenous Suicide Prevention Network

Locality: Darwin, Northern Territory

Phone: +61 414 800 868

Address: PO Box 40398, Casuarina, NT 0811 0812 Darwin, NT, Australia

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17.01.2022 Positive learning centres!

17.01.2022 Yep that would be me too

17.01.2022 We back again, with the fun packed and action filled series, the ‘Northern Suburbs 3x3’ tour. 4 dates, 1 goal (have fun). Free entry, prizes and giveaways, inc...luding special appearance by the ‘magical dim sums’ you definitely do not want to miss this one. Shout out to Palmerston and Regional Basketball Assoc, @territory families Northern Territory Government @mulga security @PaRBA Youth Drop In Sports @Larrakia Nation Ellas Titans Basketball Club #noweveryonecanplay #weherenow #webackagain #schoolholidays

16.01.2022 A must read for this page

16.01.2022 DRISPN would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year - we wish you a safe and prosperous year and encourage you all to take care of yourselves, those nearest and dearest to you and those less fortunate than yourself - we will be celebrating our 10th year operating as a community group and a ‘Calendar of Events’ for 2020 will be posted on this site soon - regards, Anthony Anthony Ah Kit A/Chairperson Darwin Region Indigenous Suicide Prevention Network (DRISPN)... Mobile: 0414 800 868 See more

15.01.2022 For those that don’t already know, DRISPN and DYSPN (Darwin Youth Suicide Prevention Network) are organising a Community Gathering to give everyone an opportunity to speak around topics such as suicidal thoughts, attempts, suicides and postvention - let’s talk about it - the gathering will take place on Sunday 9th December (4:30 pm to 6:00 pm) at a venue to be announced soon - contact person and number for DRISPN is Anthony Ah Kit and for DYSPN it’s Jana Hopkins 0448 805 640 - any offers of assistance with the organising, funding and running of the gathering will be really appreciated - thanks, Anthony

14.01.2022 DRISPN 2020 ‘Walk for Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Awareness’ event. Sunday 13th September Starting Time: 10:00 am... Walk From: Rapid Creek side of the Nightcliff Pool car park. Walk To: Around the playground area opposite the Beachfront Hotel. This annual event takes place in memory of those we have lost to suicide, those that are left behind to continue to commiserate and celebrate their lost loved ones and to recognise and acknowledge those with mental health illnesses and those that care for them on good times and bad. Brunch and refreshments will be available at the completion of the walk. Could we please request that attendees either wear or display red and black colours. Thanks, Anthony For further information contact: Anthony Ah Kit A/Chairperson Darwin Region Indigenous Suicide Prevention Network (DRISPN) Mobile: 0414 800 868

13.01.2022 Are you mob ready for BEACH HYPE?!! It’ll be on 9 October at Cas Beach. It’s school holiday time, sun’s out, we’re COVID-free - let’s get around it!... Don’t forget to register your interest! We have 100 spots and it’s first in best dressed (team shirts provided, as seen in the pic ) For the rego form (and more info) you can have a look on our website (search ‘Beach Hype’), DM us or give our Beach Hype rep Kirra a call on 0419317646. See you there! #BeachHype

11.01.2022 Sorry for the late notice people but there is a DRISPN meeting taking place tomorrow (Thursday 1/8) between 3:30 pm and 5:00 pm in the Member for Karama’s office (Ngaree Ah Kit) which is located in the Karama Shopping Centre - please share this message with others you think will or might be interested in coming along to the meeting - hope to see a good turn up tomorrow- thanks, Anthony Anthony Ah Kit A/Chairperson Darwin Region Indigenous Suicide Prevention Network (DRISPN...) Mobile: 0414 800 868 See more

09.01.2022 Come and join us as we support the 5th Annual World Suicide Prevention Event titled Come Walk With Me NT which is taking place between 4:30 pm and 8:30 pm on Tuesday 10th September 2019. The event will take place in Palmerston at Goyder Square. I will post further information relating to the event on this site soon. Anthony Ah Kit A/Chairperson Darwin Region Indigenous Suicide Prevention Network (DRISPN)... Mobile: 0414 800 868 See more

09.01.2022 Afternoon all - latest update from DRISPN - in a partnership with Wesley Mission, we were successful with seeking and securing a 0.2 Project Officer position - interviews were advertised and conducted and the successful application will be announced and begin their 12-month term soon - the immediate to short term plan is to work towards securing more funding in order to upgrade this part time position to a full-time as a matter of urgency - we are now ready to build upon this... single paid position to become an even more proactive community group that contributes towards saving people’s lives in the greater Darwin region - watch this space for some other exciting news in the next few days - Anthony Ah Kit - A/Chairperson of Darwin Region Indigenous Suicide Prevention Network (DRISPN) - Mobile 0414 800 868 - Email [email protected] Get involved. Give hope. Save a life. See more

08.01.2022 Sharing the message of Get Involved, Give Hope & Save Lives at the years Come Walk With Me and DRISPN Annual Walk to raise awareness of suicide in our community.

08.01.2022 Our hearts are heavy and our thoughts are with Anita and the Frawley girls today. The Walking Off The War Within family is sending its love at this difficult t...ime 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. 1300 659 467 www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au A free service for people who are suicidal, caring for someone who is suicidal, bereaved by suicide or are health professionals supporting people affected by suicide. 1800 55 1800 www.kidshelpline.com.au Kids Helpline is a free, 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. 1800 242 636 www.careraustralia.com.au Short-term counselling and emotional and psychological support services for carers and their families in each state and territory. 1300 78 9978 www.mensline.org.au MensLine Australia is the national telephone and online support, information and referral service for men with family and relationship concerns. The service is available from anywhere in Australia and is staffed by professional counsellors, experienced in men’s issues. MensLine provides a safe and private place to talk about concerns; confidential, anonymous and non-judgmental support; coaching and practical strategies for managing personal relationship concerns; and relevant information and linkage to other appropriate services and programs as required. 1800 737 732 www.1800respect.org.au 1800RESPECT is the National Sexual Assault Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service. It is a confidential online and telephone counselling, information and referral service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This service is staffed by professional counsellors with a minimum of a three year tertiary degree in relevant fields and no less than two years’ full time counselling experience. Calls are answered immediately and transferred to the service they need. 1800 650 890 www.eheadspace.org.au eheadspace is not an emergency service but offers mental health support and treatment where appropriate. eheadspace provides online and telephone support and counselling to young people 12 - 25 and their families and friends. If you’re aged 12 to 25, you can contact eheadspace if you need support or are worried about your mental health. eheadspace can help you deal with a broad range of issues like bullying, drug and alcohol issues, depression and anxiety, relationships, concerns about a friend, fitting in and isolation. eheadspace specialists can also help you to get back on track with your study, career, job and other advice relating to employment and education. If you’re a parent or carer who is concerned about the mental health of a young person aged 12 to 25, you can contact eheadspace for specialist advice and support. You can also visit the headspace website for more information: headspace.org.au. 1800 011 046 www.vvcs.gov.au VVCS provides free and confidential, nation-widecounselling and support for war and service-related mental health conditions, such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression. VVCS also provides relationship and family counselling to address issues that can arise due to the unique nature of military service. VVCS counsellors have an understanding of military culture and can work with clients to find effective solutions for improved mental health and wellbeing. 1300 364 277 www.relationships.org.au Relationships Australia provides relationship support services for individuals, families and communities. They offer services around the country that include counselling, family dispute resolution (mediation) and a range of family and community support and education programs. Fees for programs and services vary please check the website for further information. Relationships Australia https://mindspot.org.au The MindSpot Clinic is a free, evidence based telephone and online service for Australian adults troubled by symptoms of anxiety or depression. Mindspot provides free Online Screening Assessments to help you learn about your symptoms, free Treatment Courses to help you to recover, or Mindspot can help you find local services that can help.

07.01.2022 Good afternoon all - just sharing with you all that DRISPN is celebrating it’s 10 years of operations in 2020 (began 30th September 2010) and this special occasion will be celebrated with a celebratory dinner around 30th September 2020 - the community controlled group has now started the process of becoming incorporated and will be releasing a 2020 Calendar of Events sometime soon - keep a look out too for the launch of a membership drive too - please get in touch with me if ...you would like to help us out because extra assistance will be appreciated - and finally, there will be a meeting taking place between 3:30 pm and 5:00 pm next Friday (26/6) at a venue to be advised) - anyway, bye for now, but keep a look out because I will be posting some more news in around another weeks time - later, Anthony Anthony Ah Kit A/Chairperson Darwin Region Indigenous Suicide Prevention Network (DRISPN) Mobile: 0414 800 868 Email: [email protected] PO Box 40398 Casuarina NT 0811

07.01.2022 Reminder the DRISPN free community BBQ is on this afternoon. Come down meet the locals and get involved in the community Suicide prevention activities in Darwin today from 4pm East Point

07.01.2022 DRISPN would also like to say congratulations and best wishes to both Lyle and Philamena as the newly appointed Youth Workers at Balunu Foundation - 2 of our emerging leaders I reckon

04.01.2022 Everyone is invited to come and join us for the Annual Wesley LifeForce Memorial Service which is taking place between 5-6 pm on Thursday 5th September 2019. The location will be the Royal Flying Doctor Service Tourist Facility, Stokes Hill Wharf. Losing a loved one to suicide is a sorrow unlike any other, but you are not alone. For more information call 1800 100 024 or visit wesleymission.org.au/memorialservices Anthony Ah Kit ... A/Chairperson Darwin Region Indigenous Suicide Prevention Network (DRISPN) Mobile: 0414 800 868 Email: [email protected] See more

03.01.2022 Tell me again how how the man who shot and killed fifty people as they prayed was an "angelic boy" who was "addicted to violent videogames." Our world is such t...hat we treat white terrorists as one-time children, and brown children as would-be terrorists. Humanity for one, not the other. Tonight's #Frant. See more

02.01.2022 On behalf of DRISPN I would like to say a BIG congratulations to Noeletta McKenzie in her appointment as the full-time Manager of the Balunu Foundation - DRISPN looks forward to continuing a great and respectful relationship with both Noeletta and all of Balunu’s ‘deadly’ staff - Anthony Ah Kit - A/Chairperson, DRISPN

02.01.2022 Oldie but a goodie. Shared from #ABCIndigenous. We missed Flash Black Friday, so we're going with Silent Saturday. Kiara Milera who acts in this one also wrote ...it. Her mobs are Narungga (Point Pearce, Yorke Peninsula) and Adnyamathanha (Flinders Rangers). Bring on series 3 - won't be long now.

01.01.2022 Morning all - DRISPN’s next meeting is on Thursday 28th March at the Member for Karama’s office which is situated in the Karama Shopping Centre - the time for the meeting will be between 3:30 pm and 5:00 pm - all welcome. Anthony Ah Kit A/Chairperson Darwin Region Indigenous Suicide Prevention Network (DRISPN)