This Sunday is World Suicide Prevention Day – with the theme: “We all have a role to play”.
In Australia, nearly 10 million people have been affected by suicide with higher suicide rates in regional and remote areas compared to metropolitan.
Suicide Prevention Awareness Network (SPAN) of Central Victoria is committed to raising awareness in the community about the impact of suicide in the Bendigo region.
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Alannah McGregor from SPAN says the role we play can be vital to someone suffering.
If you or someone needs support, please contact:
- Lifeline, 13 11 14
- BeyondBlue, 1300 22 4636 or beyondblue.org.au
- Headspace Bendigo, 5406 1400 headspace.org.au/
- Kids Helpline, 1800 55 1800, kidshelpline.com.au/
- ACCCE, 1800 333 000, accce.gov.au/
- Esafety, esafety.gov.au/
- If life is in danger call Triple Zero (000)
