Suicide Prevention Awareness Network - Central Victoria

26/09/2025

Absolutely!

23/09/2025

SPAN and many other organisations work tirelessly to ensure su***de prevntion iniatives reach as many people as possible .
This campaign is aimed at men.

Murray PHN's His Story. End Silence. End Su***de. campaign aims to break the silence surrounding su***de and encourage men to seek support.

10/09/2025

Today is RUOK? Day,
Please take the time to notice what is going on around you and start the conversations.
It can start with RUOK?. be prepared to listen to the response and work through whatever you can or offer to go along to make an appt with your GP; which is always a good place to start.

09/09/2025

Bendigo City Council Depot staff Steve and Tom today met with Alannah from SPAN to discuss all things awareness.
They are leading the way in changing the narrative; not just today but every day.

01/09/2025

We at SPAN recognise that life is difficult.

This month take the time to check on family and friends.

If things are tough for you please reach out to a trusted friend or family member.

Call lifeline 131114
Call and make an appointment wth your GP.

25/08/2025

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Language is so important!

For many years, the phrase “committed su***de” was commonly used, but today we are moving away from that language. The word “committed” carries heavy associations with crime and sin — we “commit” crimes, we “commit” offences. Using it for su***de reinforces stigma and shame, suggesting that someone has done something illegal or immoral, when in fact they have died of an illness or deep distress.

It’s important to remember that su***de has not been a crime in Australia for decades. All Australian states and territories had decriminalised su***de by the late 19th century — more than 100 years ago. Continuing to use language linked to criminality does not reflect this reality, nor the compassion and understanding we now try to bring to conversations about su***de.

Instead, we use phrases like “died by su***de”, which acknowledge the loss without judgement, helping reduce stigma and opening the way for kinder, more supportive conversations.

Artwork below by www.facebook.com/PAPYRUSCharity

16/07/2025

Last Saturday Haylee and Alannah from the SPAN committee attended the Bendigo Fight Centre 3-year anniversary celebrations to help with the BBQ and meet some of the members. 🤝🤝🤝

Big shout out to Brett, Shannon and Geordi for helping as well. 👏👏👏
It was a wonderful day celebrating the great work the center has been doing in the community supporting their members to learn new skills, support their mental health and wellbeing, connect and engage with each other.
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We were so impressed with the atmosphere that was created where everyone felt included and welcomed in a supportive environment.

The highlight for us was to watch the skills they displayed and witness the respect that was shown to us by everyone, especially the beautiful manners from the young people who were always polite and respectful at all times. 🙏🙏🙏

Thank you, Lachey, for the tour of the center and for explaining the different types of martial arts that are available.
Your skills and knowledge are amazing. 🙏

09/07/2025

We are excited to share some wonderful news with our community. 👏

Over the years the Su***de Prevention Awareness Network Central Victoria have been so fortunate to receive donations to go towards creating awareness in our community about su***de prevention and supporting our community through tough times. 🙌

After much consideration and discussion with our committee members, we are excited to share with you, we are in a position to act on a suggestion from a community member to provide funds to The Bendigo Fight Centre.

The funds will provide full memberships to community members, (Youth and Adults) to access the programs available at the center. 🤼🏋️‍♀️

This year our SPAN CV committee have worked closely with the Club and their trainers to provide resources and information, to support the mental health and wellbeing of their members and families.

We were impressed with the connection the Centre has with all of their members, their families and friends to support them through anything they may be going through.

It was great to see the amount of young people accessing the programs and we were pleased to see all members connecting and supporting each other. 🤝🤝

We look forward to the connection we have and see the positive outcomes that will be created from the sponsorship agreement. 🙌

Check out the updated Su***de Prevention Awareness Network Central Victoria blog.
https://spancv.org.au/blog

08/07/2025

New sponsorship of Bendigo Fight Centre.
We are excited to share some wonderful news with our community.

Over the years SPAN CV has been so fortunate to receive donations to go towards creating awareness in our community about su***de prevention and supporting our community through tough times.

After much consideration and discussion among our committee, we are excited to share with you that we have recently agreed to provide funds to The Bendigo Fight Centre.

The sponsorship funds will provide full memberships to community members (including youth and adults, from a range of backgrounds) to access the programs available at the Centre.

This year our SPAN CV committee have worked closely with the Fight Centre and their trainers to provide resources and information, to support the mental health and wellbeing of their members and families.

We were impressed with the connection the Centre has with all of their members, their families and friends to support them through anything they may be going through.

It was great to see the amount of young people accessing the programs and we were pleased to see all members connecting and supporting each other.

We look forward to the connection we have established and look forward to seeing the positive outcomes that will be created through the sponsorship.

http://spancv.org.au/blog/new-sponsorship-of-bendigo-fight-centre

18/05/2025

SPAN has updated their website.
Take a look and use some of the resources you will find throughout the website.

12/05/2025

SPAN is excited to announce our updated Website has landed.
Here is a taste of what you will see when you go to the new look website.
spancv.org.au