Tag: suicide
150th anniversary of celebrated poet and horseman’s death commemorated in region
TODAY marks the 150th anniversary of the death of famous poet and horseman Adam Lindsay Gordon.
Gordon lived in the Limestone Coast for a little...
headspace challenge pushes fitness limits
LIMESTONE Coast residents are gearing up to literally push themselves to a new level while raising funds and awareness for youth mental health.
The national...
Personal mental health story to inspire change
Motivational speaker Anthony Hart will bring his story of how he changed his life at an event in Millicent on Friday night.
Presented by the...
Shearers shine light on mental health
A BLADE shearing event in Glencoe has raised around $30,000 for beyondblue, while shining light on the often dark topic of mental health and...
Sherathon coutdown
SHEARERS are picking up their blades in a bid to raise awareness and cut the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide.
This March, the Glencoe...
Mental health stories shared
LOCAL high school students were encouraged to speak out about their mental health last week in a special R U OK? film workshop run...
Sisters turn family tragedy into a positive legacy
WHEN Kelli and Lucy Williams lost their father to suicide, they did not shy away from confronting the devastating circumstances surrounding his death.
Choosing to...
A tough talk could save a life
SUICIDE is a topic often avoided in conversation - a word many fear of even mentioning in case they hurt someone's feelings.
However, according to...
Comfort teddies for psychological healing
THEY are not a toy, or just for children, but something of comfort and protection - a part of psychological healing.
Small, colourful and soft,...
Life-changing conversations encouraged
MILLICENT High School students banded together last week to engage in life-changing conversations about mental health for R U OK? Day.
Students donned wristbands and...
Conversation encouraged
"ARE you okay?" should be the question on everyone's lips this week as the community comes together to raise awareness of suicide and mental...
Suicide awareness community event
FIGHTING the stigma of suicide, Lifeline South East will once again host the nationally recognised Out of the Shadows free community breakfast next week.
Held...