Life Promotion & Suicide Prevention FNQ

Navigating the Coroners Court system can make the loss of a loved one even more challenging. These culturally safe resources are designed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities navigate the coronial system. Click here to access the toolkit: https://lnkd.in/gxxVUz6E We are excited to announce that Norton Rose Fulbright and Thirrili have come together in partnership to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities through the challenges of navigating the Coroners Court during times of sorry business.

The team is back from end of year break and ready to kick off the Suicide Prevention Networks 2025 community of practice series with a focus on social determinants, specifically the impact of financial stress. Thursday 20th February, at 2pm (AEDT) Join us online this week for "Navigating the Storm: Understanding the Link Between Financial Stress and Suicide" to hear from two exceptional speakers: Betsy Westcott - Financial Coach, Consultant & Commentator (Inner Money Journey) Betsy is a Licensed Financial Wellness Coach and the founder of the Inner Money Journey, a financial coaching platform helping individuals and couples to live a financially free and secure life that allows them to experience true prosperity. Her passion is improving the financial lives of others and advocating for financial wellbeing.   Jamie Mallinder - Principal Consultant (Sentis) Multiple award-winning, Chartered OHS Professional with two decades of experience transforming safety cultures.   Jamie partners with organizations to develop customized safety culture and leadership solutions - expanding their view of safety to include the psychological and social experience of work. Having supported Fortune 500 and ASX-listed companies in achieving their safety and wellbeing objectives, he brings a wide breadth of experience to each project. Our Community of Practice events bring together suicide prevention professionals, Primary Health Networks, NGOs, and those with lived experience to foster collaboration and share knowledge. Interested in joining? Learn more about the Suicide Prevention Network (SPN) here: https://lnkd.in/gQ6Arfh7

Hey friends (and everyone who identifies as male)! Looking for a space to talk, connect, and find support? We've got you covered! Join us every second Sunday for an open, confidential online drop-in safe space group where you can truly be yourself. Next session? This Sunday, February 16th, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM QLD Time. This group is open to anyone who identifies as male, and here’s what you can look forward to: * Speak your mind: Share your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. * Get support: Receive encouragement and advice from others who get it. * Make connections: Build lasting friendships with like-minded people. Whether you need a vent session, some advice, or just want to connect with others, we’re here for it. Hop on Zoom and join us this Sunday! https://lnkd.in/g-25D4KW

"#Loneliness is not an illness, but a feature of #urbanplanning and societal systems that have not prioritised people's #health and social needs." "However, actions to address loneliness tend to be mental health oriented, treatment focused, and weak or ineffective." Thank you for these powerful points Professors Xiaoqi Feng and Thomas Astell-Burt!, backed by research and evidence. It is something that the global #placemaking and community development movements have been saying for decades as well! The statistics in Australia are frightening. Ending Loneliness Together says that: 😢 Almost 1 in 3 Australians feel lonely 🌀 1 in 6 Australians are experiencing severe loneliness Xiaoqi Feng and Thomas Astell-Burt's recommendations are also very aligned to #placemaking! Recommendation #1. Reframe the problem from personal to environmental. Shift the culture of blame for loneliness away from the individual and thereby enabling greater focus on investing in place-based initiatives that foster social connections, place-attachment, and belonging. https://lnkd.in/gNvN8wxC Recommendation #2 Improve Places Around People Invest in high quality research on lonelygenic environments to inform urban planning, potentially focussing on Transport-Oriented Development or other major investments (e.g., new parks or libraries) as a starting point for demonstration projects. Recommendation #3 (Re)Connect People With Places This is something that #placemaking and #asset-based community development focus on everyday! More information on the research into 'lonelygenic' can be found at https://lnkd.in/gi_kpNiW Time for more action! Town Team Movement PlacemakingX Heart Foundation Anna Gurnhill Emma Snow Seth Kaplan Cormac Russell Kendell Terrell Dean Cracknell Jimmy Murphy Yanling Lin Fiona Miller 🍎 Lisa Brassington (MPIA) Anthony Judge Nick Maisey Clare Sarah Goodridge

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 Words can hold great power. The way we yarn about suicide can shape perceptions, reduce stigma, and influence whether someone feels safe to seek help. By choosing compassionate language, we foster understanding, encourage help-seeking, and create a space where mental health and suicide can be discussed without shame. Let’s have a yarn with care; we know our words can make a difference. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗺𝗮 Words matter: How language helps to break down stigma. Stigmatising language can create fear, shame, and barriers to seeking support. When people feel judged or misunderstood, they might remain silent, increasing their distress. Words also have the ability to heal. Thoughtful and respectful language acknowledges experiences, nurtures connection, and promotes open dialogue about mental health and suicide. By choosing compassion, we create safe spaces where mob can feel supported, heard, and empowered to seek help. Let’s break the stigma, one caring yarn at a time. 𝗘𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 Research indicates that directly asking about suicide does not increase the likelihood of suicide occurring.  It’s important to create safe spaces for yarning and to remind people that they're not alone. Avoiding the topic often results in misunderstanding, confusion, and shame, which creates more barriers to seeking support. Let’s create safe spaces for real conversations, empowering our mob to speak up and seek help. 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 There is strength in every story. A strength-based approach shifts the focus from risks to resilience, highlighting what’s going well, the supports around us, and how we’ve coped before. We can bring strengths to the surface through caring conversations, fostering hope and healing. 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 📞 Free support services available 24/7: 🔹 13Yarn (13 92 76) 🔹 Lifeline (13 11 14) 🔹 Brother to Brother (1800 435 799) 🔹 Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636) 🔹 Thirrili (1800 805 801) #SuicidePrevention #YarningSafe #WordsMatter #BreakTheStigma #MentalHealthAwareness #HealingThroughYarning #StrongerTogether #HopeAndHealing #SupportOurMob #CommunityCare #StrengthInStories #ChooseCompassion #SafeSpaces #HelpIsAvailable #EndTheStigma #MentalHealthSupport #YouAreNotAlone #Thirrili #13Yarn #Lifeline #BrotherToBrother #BeyondBlue