Posts by sarahstanley
Standby for support
The experience of being bereaved by suicide is both significant and unique. Those bereaved by suicide loss can often find it difficult to cope as they struggle with feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, trauma, confusion, isolation, sadness, guilt, anger, shame and a deep and unending need to understand why. The support needs of those bereaved by…
Read MoreSouth West LGBTIQ+ Training and Networking Forum
A fantastic opportunity to attend an LGBTIQ+ training session presented by WAAC followed by a community workshop to explore ways to create safer and more inclusive services and spaces for LGBTIQ+ people in the South West.
Read MoreGet festive, get arty
Festiv Arty is 10 huge days of family fun with a fabulous range of activities to get involved in. 9-18 September 2022 ☆ STREET FAIR 10am-3pm, Sunday, 11th September 2022 Fun for everyone, with thousands of visitors descending on the beautiful Collie Central Park for a fun-filled day of arty activities. Lots of free entertainment…
Read MoreOur thoughts are with you
While many today are celebrating Father’s Day, our thoughts are with those who: have lost their dad are longing to be a dad have lost a child can’t see their dad have a difficult relationship with their dad have been separated from their dad whose dad is unwell have never known their dad If you…
Read MoreWear it Purple Day
Looks like there was a lot of fun to be had at last Friday’s Wear it Purple Day at Collie PCYC. We celebrate Wear it Purple Day on August 26th as our centre strives to foster a safe, inclusive, supportive and empowering environment for our LGBTQIA+ young people. Thanks to Minus18 for the free Pride…
Read MoreSausages are sizzling!
The Collie Suicide Prevention Network BBQ was held in perfect weather to mark the beginning of Mental Health Week. Packs containing resources to support those impacted by suicide were provided to first responders (ambulance and police) on the day, and the Collie SPN FaceBook page is now active for those seeking more information. Thanks go…
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