In recognition of International Men’s Day and its 2025 theme, “Supporting Men and Boys”, Grapevine Group invites the community to a free safeTALK suicide prevention training session on Saturday, November 15 at 9.30am at Dudley Denny City Library.
“With three out of four suicide deaths being male, there is a dire need for awareness and action”, says Grapevine Group president Debbie Knight.
“We’re offering practical tools in this special session open to men and the people who support them,” Ms Knight said.
Participants will learn how to recognise when someone may be at risk of suicide, how to talk to those experiencing suicidal thoughts, and how to guide them to appropriate support services. The training is designed to empower everyday people; friends, family members, colleagues and teammates to make a difference.
Nationally, there are an estimated 65,000 suicide attempts each year and Grapevine has already trained more than 7,000 people across the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions in suicide prevention.
This International Men’s Day, the community is urged to be part of the solution. safeTALK is open to anyone aged 15 years and older and requires no prior experience.
How to register:
Visit www.grapevinegroup.org.au Or download the Grapevine Group appOrganisations can also request free group on-site training sessions or Suicide Mythbusters toolbox talks for workplaces, sporting clubs, or community groups by emailing training@grapevinegroup.org.au.
If you need to help a mate now, you can find a list of local suicide prevention services on the Grapevine Group app or pick up a Help-a-mate wallet card at any Mackay Regional Council library. All council libraries are designated Help-a-mate Hubs, where individuals and businesses can collect bulk wallet cards to distribute.
Let’s stand together to support men and boys - and help save lives.
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