Northern Beaches, NSW engages residents in suicide prevention with Community Gatekeeper Training
Northern Beaches, NSW Community Gatekeeper Training
Northern Beaches and community partners recruit young residents, seniors, and emergency service personnel. Participants learn how to identify early signs of suicidal thoughts and refer fellow residents to the best resources. Community Gatekeeper Training provides continuing development courses twice per year for improved service by volunteers. The training program aims for 1,000 volunteer gatekeepers over three years.
Newsworthy
Northern beaches: citizen heroes to help save lives from suicide | Daily Telegraph
We're for Sydney
Northern Beaches Council leads the way in suicide prevention - News - Life in Mind Australia
Northern Beaches Council took out the Community Partnerships & Collaboration category at the NSW Local Government Excellence Awards. The Life in Mind team highlights some of their suicide prevention work and achievements.
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