20/03/2023
🌿We need your help please..
A call to action from our community - Can you please assist us in preventing su***de here on Sydney’s Northern Beaches!
Su***de is an issue that affects all communities. In 2021, across Australia, 3,144 people died by su***de. It was also the leading cause of death for Australians aged 15-44 years old. This is an average 8.6 deaths by su***de in Australia every single day.
Data from- January to August 2022 shows an increase in suspected su***de deaths in NSW in 2022 (660) compared to the same period in 2021 (600), 2020 (594) and 2019 (582).
It is important to look beyond the data however and to recognise that these numbers below represent all those we have lost to su***de and their loved ones left behind. We also acknowledge there is so much we can learn from those who have survived a su***de attempt, those who have their own lived experience of suicidal distress or suicidal thoughts, and those who have cared for them.
We are working with the support of Roses in the Ocean, Australia. As Defined by Roses in the Ocean People with lived or living experience of su***de are those who have experienced suicidal thoughts, survived a su***de attempt, cared for someone through a suicidal crisis, been bereaved by su***de or have a loved one who has died by su***de.
You can help make a difference, every $ adds up, and can save lives on our local Northern Beaches by donating today to MoWaNa Safe Space.
We’re a registered Australian Charity with deductible gift recipient status. This means that donations over $2 are tax deductible.
🌿MoWaNa stands for Mona vale, Warriewood, and Narrabeen.
MoWaNa is a Community Peer-led Northern Beaches Safe Space,’ drop-in’ style that offers a non-clinical alternative to acute, clinical services such as emergency departments for people experiencing emotional distress or suicidal thoughts.
Our Safe Space provides a warm, welcoming environment to reduce distress. It is supported by our Peer CARE Companions with their own lived experiences of emotional distress and suicidal thoughts, which can connect with others through the mutual understanding that comes with a meaningful shared experience.
MoWaNa Safe Space is.
• A trauma-informed 'no wrong' door approach
• A warm welcoming environment
• Non-clinical support that meets the holistic needs of our peers
• A compassionate and capable peer-led workforce
• Warm connections to other appropriate and reliable supports
• People with Lived Experience are actively involved in all aspects of the Community Safe Space.
We have over 40 Peer CARE Companions that are provided with two key pieces of training; Roses in the Ocean Su***de Prevention Peer CARE Companion and Living Works ASIST (Applied Su***de Intervention Skills Training).
We need to raise more funds to educate and provide further training for our Peers and to recruit additional peers.
Thanks to Guy at The Mind Cafe; he has offered for us to use his cafe on Friday and Saturday evenings; however, we are working towards having our very own space, when we can raise enough funds.
Our Executive Committee has been working voluntarily and tirelessly behind the scenes to get this up and running for our community.
Kerry Gleeson (President)
Mel Kypri (Vice President and volunteer coordinate)
Adele Sullivan (Secretary)
Claire Monaghan (Treasurer)
Aileen Ogilvie (Executive Committee member)
Becky Sexton (Executive Committee member)
Linda Quy (Executive Committee member and event coordinator)
Amber Boyd (Executive Committee member and fundraiser coordinator)
24/7 Crisis Support
Lifeline 131114
Su***de Call Back Line 1300 659 467
🌿Please donate to our cause here
A call to action from our community – we need your help to prevent… MOWANA SAFE SPACE INCORPORATED needs your support for Preventing Su***de in our Community
