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MENTAL HEALTH WEEK 2023
MENTAL HEALTH WEEK 2023 The Collie Suicide Prevention Network invites members of the Collie community to an evening at the Collie Public Library 6 pm on WEDNESDAY 11 OCTOBER Come along and meet members of the Network – discover who we are and what we do. Learn about local actions, collaborations and opportunities. The Collie…
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Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Training
Wesley LifeForce will be offering free suicide prevention training on Thursday the 12th of October at the Collie Family Centre running from 10am to 2.30pm. This course is suitable for people from all walks of life and is an evidence-based program which focuses upon educating people about suicide, challenging attitudes, and teaching basic engagement…
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2023 Suicide Bereavement Forum
Registrations are now open for the 2023 Suicide Bereavement Forum in Busselton. This forum is for people who have been bereaved by suicide or for anyone who is providing support to someone bereaved by suicide. Registrations are available online at: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/…/suicide-bereavement… If you are in need of immediate assistance, please call Lifeline on 13 11…
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Free Collie Youth Mental First Aid Training
The Blue Leaf Initiative, supported by Healthway, will be providing free Youth Mental First Aid training at the Collie Family Centre over two days on Friday the 21st of July and 28th of July. This course is ideal for anyone who works with young people in the community who want to learn how to…
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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…
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South 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.
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Get 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…
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Our 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…
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Wear 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…
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Sausages 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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