This is a free community gathering for the whole family, as part of the International Day of Happiness, to launch the newly formed ELM Peer Support Group.   There will be speakers, a performance by local groups MaCapella and the 4 Strings Good Castlemaine Ukulele Ensemble, and a memorial walk accompanied by the Highland Pipe … Continue reading "ELM Peer Support Group launch"

The Bendgio Suicide Prevention Awareness Network Walk allows people touched by suicide (and those who want to show support for them) to remember loved ones, friends, work or school mates.  It is a way to raise more public awareness of suicide across the Central Victorian community.   8:30am: Breakfast for Bendigo Ride4Life riders 9:30am: Live … Continue reading "Suicide Prevention Awareness Network Walk"

The Standard Mental Health First Aid Course (SMHFA) teaches first aid skills for adult members of the public to give initial help to adults experiencing mental health problems, in a mental health crisis situation, or in the early stages of a mental illness. This course is being delivered by Heather Steele, generalist counsellor from Castlemaine … Continue reading "Standard Mental Health First Aid Day 1"

The Standard Mental Health First Aid Course (SMHFA) teaches first aid skills for adult members of the public to give initial help to adults experiencing mental health problems, in a mental health crisis situation, or in the early stages of a mental illness. This course is being delivered by Heather Steele, generalist counsellor from Castlemaine … Continue reading "Standard Mental Health First Aid Day 2"

Suicide is preventable and anyone can make a difference   Are you worried about someone in your community? Would you like to help a friend at risk of suicide?   Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two day workshop in suicide intervention skills.  In an ASIST workshop you will become prepared to: Recognise … Continue reading "Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)"