Welcome to the first monthly update from Whitsunday Suicide Prevention Network (WSPN). Each month we’ll provide insights into the projects and programs WSPN is running and supporting in our communities and the ways you can get involved as we focus on eliminating suicide in our communities and region. A huge thank you to Mackay and Whitsunday Life for their support in publishing these updates.
This month we provide a brief update on a couple of our projects, upcoming events and outline how you can support WSPN projects.
Projects and Programs
The Resilience Project (TRP) Early Years Program – We’re really excited to be providing funding of $14,456.10 to support the North Queensland Cowboys to introduce TRP Early Years Program in two early learning centres in the Whitsunday Region. This is a groundbreaking initiative for The Resilience Project, the Cowboys and WSPN for the benefit of young people and their families across our communities. Delivery of the program is expected to commence over the coming weeks.
Free Counselling Services – WSPN funds counselling services for the family of anyone in the Whitsunday Region who has taken their life or attempted to take their life. We have agreements with qualified, experienced counsellors enabling support to be provided when needed. This service has been provided several times over recent months. With the pandemic continuing to cause mental health issues WSPN is anticipating ongoing demand for this service.
Upcoming Events
Community Suicide Intervention Training – WSPN is coordinating free suicide intervention training by CORES Queensland with a number of sessions scheduled in the coming months around the Whitsunday region. The next session will be in Cannonvale on Friday, May 27. Check the WSPN website for more details.
Bowen Breathwork Sessions – Facilitated by Megan Mattingley and Donna McLachlan the free WSPN breathwork sessions are being held at 6pm every Monday at Kevla Espresso & Health Food Bar. Check the WSPN website for more details.
Cannonvale Breathwork Sessions – We have had to temporarily stop the weekly breathwork sessions in Cannonvale. We hope to restart these sessions soon.
How you can support WSPN
We really value your financial support to ensure that WSPN programs can continue and grow. As WSPN is a Deductible Gift Recipient, your donations of $2 or more to WSPN are tax deductible. To make a donation, click the button on the home page of the WSPN website.
Paul Burke, Treasurer of WSPN
Publishers Indemnity. Any individual or entity that places advertising, supplies copy material, or submits editorial content to Core Life Publishing agrees and undertakes to ensure that all such material:- Does not infringe upon any copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights;- Is free from any content that could be considered defamatory, libelous, or slanderous;- Does not infringe upon any rights related to privacy or breach of confidence;- Contains no obscene, indecent, or otherwise unlawful material;- Complies fully with the Trade Practices Act and all other applicable laws, regulations, or statutes.Furthermore, by submitting or placing such material, these individuals or entities agree to indemnify and hold harmless the publisher, Core Publishing and Events Pty Ltd, and/or its agents from and against any and all investigations, claims, demands, liabilities, damages, costs, or judgments arising out of or in connection with the material provided. All material is believed to be accurate at the time of printing and remains the copyright of Core Publishing and Events Pty Ltd.
© 2024 Mackay and Whitsunday Life Pty Ltd.
