by SRD | Nov 13, 2012 | Director's Reports
We have been told for many years that when a person is contemplating suicide they should seek help and talk to their friends. Unfortunately, talking has not changed anything – statistics show that suicide in on the increase. The most sensible approach is to provide a...
by SRD | Aug 3, 2012 | Director's Reports
Thank you to all for the overwhelming participation in our new campaign “Wear White At Work” to coincide with White Wreath Day – In Remembrance of All Victims of Suicide held on the 29 May Yearly. This was specifically introduced for those that can’t attend a Service...
by SRD | May 4, 2012 | Director's Reports
It is not governments that build a nation it is people. White Wreath Day on the 29 May is a special day. It increases the awareness of suicide. Thousands of Australians die each year and thousands of White Wreaths are laid Australia wide in remembrance of those who...
by SRD | Feb 2, 2012 | Director's Reports
At State and Federal level there is an agreement with Governments, Media Chiefs, Coroners and other responsible authorities not to publicise suicide. When everything else is publicised one has to ask, “Whose interest is this really serving?” Also if this 40year old...
by SRD | Nov 5, 2011 | Director's Reports
30 years ago anyone who was depressed and suicidal, anyone who mentioned that they were suicidal would have immediately been admitted to a “Place of Safety”/Hospital environment. Suicide was once recognised as a life-threatening emergency. Thousands of people die...
by SRD | Aug 11, 2011 | Director's Reports
Thank you to all our volunteers Australia/wide who organised a Remembrance/Commemoration Service on National White Wreath Day-In Remembrance of All Victims of Suicide held on the 29 May. Your efforts and support are truly appreciated by all. We also thank NSW Adam...