19/11/2025
One man every three hours takes their own life, thats 2500 lives lost every year!
I am not articulate enough to describe seeing 2500 laid out in front of parliament house, but i will show you some footage over the coming days.
For those that weren't there, I want to reiterate a little bit of what I said, if someone reaches out to you for help, keep in mind that this is probably one of the hardest things they have ever done, and do not take it for granted.
Actively listen without judgement, don't listen to answer or give advice unless asked! Simply hold space and be an ear, ask questions, acknowledge and validate their emotions.
Once they have said their peace, its doesnt end there!
Thank them for opening up to you, and if you have the capacity, offer to help them to find the right help and don't leave them to their own devices.
Follow up and help them to stay on the journey.
If you're friend is trying to better themselves, fix their relationships or stay off the alcohol, encourage them to do that, pat them on the back for having a go.
Because mates want the best for their friends, if you try and pull him back into drugs, away from his family or to stay out for 10 more beers when his trying to do better, your not his friend, your a Muppet!
Huge shoutout to the team at Zerosuicide community awareness program for putting on this event, and giving people a forum to bring these statics to life!
