May Camp

Please note that our up coming camp is scheduled for Thursday May 3 to Sunday May 6. Please see the attached flyer for further information. If you know of a young person who might benefit from attending our May Camp, please call Support After Suicide on 9421 7640 or email; aftersuicide@jss.org.au 

Introducing Our April Men's Program Guest Speaker, 

John Patterson

John is originally from NSW, but settled in Western Victoria. John became involved in Suicide Prevention after his brother Charles, a sheep farmer in central NSW died by suicide a little over 20 years ago.

John says; ‘The trauma from that event for those left behind, how little was spoken about mental health and the lack of services led me to the point of doing something positive and also trying to stop the suicide rate.…

Myths About Grief

‘Myths About Grief is the theme for our April Serious Fun program where we will be exploring some of the more common Myths About Grief and debating their relevance. We also have a lot of fun activities planned, some of which involve water and eggs. For more information about our April program, please see the attached flyer. Our April Serious Fun program coincides with our April Coffee Morning so feel free to attend the Coffee Morning while the children are at Serious Fun. If…

March Brothers and Sisters Evening

Our March Brothers and Sisters Evening is scheduled for this Thursday evening, 22^nd March 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

Vulnerability

How do our feelings of safety and security change following a suicide? The trauma of suicide can leave some people feeling that life is more threatening and dangerous. We can be more anxious about our own safety or the safety of others.

At the March Men's Program we will discuss the notion of vulnerability, how our sense of security and safety changes following a suicide and how we manage to continue through life after such a loss.

If you are interested in attending our March…

February Brothers and Sisters Evening

Our February Brothers and Sisters Evening is scheduled for Thursday, 22^nd February from 7 to 9pm. This is our first evening for 2018, so I am hoping that we can use part of the evening to think about and plan for the rest of the year.

Are there:

• Speakers you would like to invite?

• Particular issues that you would like to discuss?

I have attached a copy of the Brothers and Sisters flyer for 2018. If you are interested in attending February…

Introducing our February Men’s Program Guest Speaker

Rob Arrowsmith

Rob’s son James died on 2 January 2012. Rob says, ‘Six years seems a long time but the pain is still there. It will probably always be there, hitting me between the eyes every time something sparks the memory’. 

How do we deal with these constant reminders of loss?

At our February Men’s Program, Rob will be sharing his story and talking about how he manages to live life, even though James is no longer around.

As a member…

Serious Fun is turning 10. Come and help us celebrate!

In 2008 Support After Suicide ran the first Serious Fun program for suicide bereaved children. Since then the program has grown to become important in the lives of many children. Come and help us celebrate our 10^th birthday with plenty of fun, a cake and a BBQ lunch.

Where: The Bush Hut

When: Wednesday January 24

Time: 11am to 2pm

Please see attached flyer for further information.

All former Serious Fun families are welcome to attend

Join us for a day at the beach!

Our first Adventures program activity for 2018 is be a beach day that is scheduled for Friday January 19. Please see the attached flyer for further information. 

Support After Suicide and The Outdoor Experience will again be offering young people bereaved by suicide the opportunity to do something different.

Join us for a day trip to the beach and meet other young people who have shared a similar experiences. If you are interested in attending or you know…