Introducing our November Brothers & Sisters evening 

Guest Speaker; Layne Stretton

Layne lost his brother Nathan to suicide nearly 20 years ago. Because of this experience he is driven to support those who share his lived experience. Layne says, ‘the loss of my brother had profound and far reaching effects on many aspects of my life, leaving too many questions to be ignored’. 

Since his brother’s death, Layne has experienced a growing sense of disquiet about the way society deals with all…

1. Monthly mindfulness and meditation practice session.
   7PM Thursday 15th Nov is our session for beginners seeking an introduction to the topic.
   That said, you are very welcome if you have more experience.
   There's 10 places.
   RSVP - 03 9421 7640 or email aftersuicide@jss.org.au
   
   
2. Mindfulness and Self-Care After Suicide, with Dr Craig Hassed.
   Tuesday 27 November 7.00pm 326 Church Street, Richmond
   RSVP - 03 9421 7640 or email aftersuicide@jss.org.au
   Link to the flyer
   
   Associate Professor Craig Hassed works…

Our next Adventures Program activity will be our December Camp (for further information, please see the attached flyer). The camp is scheduled for Thursday December 13 to Sunday December 16.  

Please Note: This program is for secondary school aged children and all camps are limited to 10 participants. They are FREE of charge and all food and equipment is supplied.

If you would like further information about our December Camp or any other Adventures Program activity, please call Support After…

Just a reminder that our November Men’s program is scheduled for next Thursday November 8 from 7 to 9pm. If you are interested in attending, please call Support After Suicide on 9421 7640 or email, colin.charles@jss.org.au

Just a reminder that our October Brothers and Sisters evening is scheduled for next Thursday October 25 from 7 to 9pm. If you are interested in coming along next Thursday evening, please call Support After Suicide on 9421 7640 or email, colin.charles@jss.org.au

Hi all, 

Last month’s guest speaker was unable to attend our September Men’s program. However he has readily agreed to attend our October Men’s program instead. I am therefore writing to invite you to come and listen to Terry talk about Men and Masculinity (see information below) next Thursday October 11 from 7 to 9pm.  

Take care, 

Colin 

Introducing our October Men’s Program Guest Speaker, Terry Melvin

Member of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

Member…

Introducing our September Men’s Program Guest Speaker, Terry Melvin

Member of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
Member of the Australian Men’s Health Forum
Former Vice President of Male Health Victoria

Terry has a long history as a counsellor and psychologist working in a variety of different settings. The last 25 years he has worked exclusively with men in both clinical and service management roles. Before moving to Phillip Island, where he established a private psychology…

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Introducing Our August Men’s Program Guest Speaker; Danny Keating

Danny lost his youngest son Sam, to suicide in July 2014. Sam was the youngest of four children and grew up in a loving family in Ocean Grove.

Through a series of random events after Sam’s death, Danny found himself heavily involved in the creation of a Support After Suicide service in Geelong, of which he is now Chairperson. Danny is now also a Board Member of ‘Hope Bereavement Services’ in Geelong.

It is a sad fact that there…