Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevention Action Group is hosting its annual community walk at Woodend in September.
The walk will take on this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day theme: ‘Changing the Narrative on Suicide’. MRSPAG believes that, by changing the narrative, people can move away from a culture of silence and stigma to one of openness, understanding and support.
The MRSPAG community walk will be held at the Woodend Children’s Park on September 8.
Registrations open at 8.30am with pre-entertainment and speeches. The walk will begin at 10am and end at the same place followed by refreshments.
The walk is also a day to reflect on those lost to suicide. Personal stories of suicidal thoughts or attempts, and experiences of recovery, can inspire hope in others that they too can move through the period of distress or crisis.
By speaking openly and honestly about suicide, others can understand what it means to feel suicidal and how they can support their loved ones in a crisis.
To request the name of a loved one who died by suicide to be read out before the walk, email: suicidepreventionwalk@mrspag.com.au
For more information on resources and support services for those bereaved by suicide, visit the MRSPAG website: mrspag.com.au
If you need help now call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14 (6pm-midnight). The Suicide Call Back Service is available on: 1300 658 467.
