Suicide Prevention Forum A Success

A diverse group of more than 70 people have come together for the Central Australian Suicide Prevention Forum at the Desert Knowledge Precinct in May 2023. The forum has a focus on keeping the conversation happening in our community about preventing suicide and showcasing successful suicide prevention and postvention initiatives.

A special thankyou to all of our presenters including 13 Yarn, Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory, MATES in Construction QLD & NT, Central Australian Aboriginal Congress, National Wellbeing Alliance, Northern Territory PHN, MacDonnell Regional Council, Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT, Multicultural Community Services of Central Australia, Mental Health Services Central Australia Region, Teddy McDiarmid and Kylie Buzzacott, Alison Cunnynghame, and Code 4 Life at Desert Knowledge Australia

The forum was organised by the Mental Health Association Central Australia, and supported by the Northern Territory Government and Desert Knowledge Australia

If you or someone you know needs support contact:

In an emergency call 000

 

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Thank you to everyone in our community who joined us for the World Suicide Prevention Day 2026 Walk & Breakfast yesterday.

We appreciated your warmth and heartfelt conversations as we gathered to remember those we have lost.

Together, we can create a safer community where people feel supported to reach out when they are in crisis.

If you need help this weekend, reach out to someone you trust or connect with one of these 24-hour support services:

Lifeline: 13 11 14 | www.lifeline.org.au
Lifeline text service: 0477 13 11 14
13YARN: 13 92 76 | www.13yarn.org.au
NT Mental Health Line: 1800 682 288

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000.
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Thank you to everyone in our community who joined us for the World Suicide Prevention Day 2026 Walk & Breakfast yesterday.

We appreciated your warmth and heartfelt conversations as we gathered to remember those we have lost.

Together, we can create a safer community where people feel supported to reach out when they are in crisis.

If you need help this weekend, reach out to someone you trust or connect with one of these 24-hour support services:

Lifeline: 13 11 14 | www.lifeline.org.au
Lifeline text service: 0477 13 11 14
13YARN: 13 92 76 | www.13yarn.org.au
NT Mental Health Line: 1800 682 288

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000.

A CONVERSATION CAN CHANGE A LIFE

Today is #RUOKDay, a reminder that you can ask “R U OK?” any day of the year.

Starting a conversation and taking the time to listen can make a real difference. But what happens if someone tells you they’re not OK?

R U OK? has practical tips to help you know what to say and how to support someone you care about.

Find out more: ruok.org.au/how-to-ask

#RUOKDay #RUOKAnyDay #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #Connection #Community
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A CONVERSATION CAN CHANGE A LIFE

Today is #RUOKDay, a reminder that you can ask “R U OK?” any day of the year.

Starting a conversation and taking the time to listen can make a real difference. But what happens if someone tells you they’re not OK?

R U OK?  has practical tips to help you know what to say and how to support someone you care about.

Find out more: ruok.org.au/how-to-ask

#RUOKDay #RUOKAnyDay #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #Connection #CommunityImage attachment
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