Port Stephens community comes together for Suicide Prevention Remembrance Walk

The Port Stephens Suicide Prevention Network Committee.

THE community came together to support each other at the Port Stephens Suicide Prevention Remembrance Walk at Iluka Reserve on the weekend.

The walk is held to remember lives lost to suicide and for many is an emotional day.

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Mr Gordon Kelly delivered a Welcome to Country and the Rotary Club Of Nelson Bay catered for those in attendance.

“Our caring community came together in beautiful Boat Harbour this morning,” Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington said.

“We walked together to reflect and remember.

“Many thanks to the team at Port Stephens Suicide Prevention Network (PSSPN) for creating a safe space for important conversations,” she said.

The PSSN is a local initiative funded by donations and created to raise awareness about the extensive impacts of suicide.

The organisation has recently added a weekly Men’s BBQ to their support and training activities.

The BBQ is held at the Yacaaba Centre on Donald Street Nelson Bay from 12 noon to 2pm.

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 for crisis assistance.

By Marian SAMPSON

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