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  • Local Walks
  • Walk guidelines
  • Opening reflection
Centre Event Date Time Meeting Point Additional Information
Lifeline Ipswich Saturday 7th September  8.00am Spring Lake Park Springfield Lakes (cnr Springfield Lakes Boulevard & Burlington Terrace) The walk is an easy stroll around the lake on a flat footpath. Light morning tea provided following the walk. Bring a hat, sunscreen & water. RSVP [email protected] or 0420 596 594
Neami National, LifeConnect Sunday 8th September 10:45am-1pm Ringwood Lake Park, 172 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood

Join LifeConnect for World Suicide Prevention Day. Follow link to register:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/out-of-the-shadows-walk-for-world-suicide-prevention-day-registration-70586382771

We will meet at Ringwood Lake Park by the stage between 10:45am and 11am for a welcome and reflection ceremony. From there the group will walk around the lake together. A BBQ lunch & light refreshments will be provided after the walk.

Please see Eventbrite link for more details about the event.

RSVP: by Wednesday 4th of Sept – late registrations still welcome.   

For more info contact LifeConnect: [email protected] or call 1300 052 590
Centre 360 Youth and Family Service Tuesday 10th September

10:30am

Meet near Icebergs in Bondi Beach at 10:30am and walking the coastal walk to Coogee. Rsvp: Feel free to meet us there or email [email protected]
Lifeline Bundaberg Tuesday 10th September 5:30am Bargara Streetscape Decking, Esplanade, Bargara

Meet from 5:30am.  After welcome speeches, we will walk to Nielsons Point at Sunrise, then head back to the

Turtle for a light BBQ Breakfast, supplied by Bargara Rotary Club.

RSVP by 3rd September to E: [email protected] or Ph: 4153 8400

Lifeline Mid Coast NSW Sunday 8 September, 2019 5:30am

Salty Crew Kiosk

5 Hay Street, Port Macquarie

No need to register, join us on the day. 

For further information, please contact Lisa Willows,  Ph: 02 6581 2800 or email: [email protected] 

Lifeline Tasmania, Hobart Tuesday 10 September, 2019 6:00am Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, Lower Domain Road, Hobart To Register:    https://www.trybooking.com/BDSNN
Lifeline Tasmania, Launceston Friday 13 September, 2019 6:00am City Park, Launceston To Register: https://www.trybooking.com/BEBAV
Lifeline Tasmania, Smithton Tuesday  10 September, 2019 6:00pm ANZAC Park, Smithton

To register: https://www.trybooking.com/BEBBI

Lifeline Tasmania, Burnie Friday 13 September, 2019 5:30pm Burnie Park, Burnie To register: https://www.trybooking.com/BEBDI
Lifeline North Coast (NSW) Sunday 8 September, 2019 9:30am Park Beach Reserve, Surf Club end, Surf Club Road, Coffs Harbour NSW

Walk commences 10am. Walk finishes at Lifeline stall in Reserve area adjacent to Sunday markets.  Hats, sunscreen and water advised.

To register: eventbrite.com.au/e/65493612157    

Contact: Lyn Anderson 0408 285 286 or [email protected]

Lifeline North Coast (NSW) Sunday 15 September, 2019 9:00am See Park, Grafton NSW 2460 For more information, please contact: [email protected] or call 6651 4093
Lifeline Darling Downs & South West QLD Ltd Tuesday 10 September, 2019 5:30pm Empire Theatre grounds, Neil Street, Toowoomba

This event is a candlelight vigil click here for further information or call: 1300 991 443

Lifeline Western Sydney (Parramatta) Tuesday 10 September, 2019 5:30am Start at 5:30am and walk into the sunrise. Meet at 153 George St, Parramatta

We will congregate at 153 George Street Parramatta from 5.00am onwards. From there the group will walk up the river foreshore of Parramatta River and return back to a BBQ breakfast.

Lifeline Newcastle & Hunter Tuesday 10 September, 2019 5:30am for a 6:00am start.  Meet at Dixon Park Surf Club, 20 Ocean Street, Merewether, Newcastle

To register https://www.stickytickets.com.au/82869

Registration online is free. (please register via the link above, we love to know how many people ‘walked with us' and so we can let you know of any changes!)

Paid Corporate team sponsorship is also available via the registration link. We would love to see local business support local Lifeline services through team sponsorship.

  • Bring wet weather gear if light rain. Cancellation will be advised by 5pm the day prior to anyone registered.
  • A coffee van will be on-site at 5.30am for anyone who would like a coffee.
  • Walk will be re-scheduled in the event of inclement weather.

For more information email [email protected]

Lifeline Northern Rivers Tuesday 10 September, 2019 5:45am for a 6:am start.  Meet at Heritage Park (at the Riverside area), Victoria Street, Lismore

To register https://www.stickytickets.com.au/90260

Registration online is free. (please register via the link above, we love to know how many people ‘walked with us' and so we can let you know of any changes!)

  • Bring wet weather gear if light rain. Cancellation will be advised by 5pm the day prior to anyone registered.
  • Walk will be re-scheduled in the event of inclement weather.

6.30am - 7am: Welcome to Country & Speakers

7am - 8am: BBQ Breakfast

For more information email [email protected]

Lifeline South West VIC 10 September, 2019 5:30am for a 6:00am start. The Pavilion Bar & Cafe, 50 Viaduct Road, Warnambool

To register https://www.stickytickets.com.au/82870

Registration online is free. (please register via the link above, we love to know how many people ‘walked with us' and so we can let you know of any changes!)

  • Bring wet weather gear if light rain. Cancellation will be advised by 5pm the day prior to anyone registered.
  • Walk will be re-scheduled in the event of inclement weather.

6.30am - 7am: Welcome to Country & Speakers

7am - 8am: Breakfast at The Pavilion Bar & Cafe

 

For more information email [email protected]

Lifeline Central Coast Sunday 8 September, 2019 9am - 11am Meet under the balcony of Umina Beach Surf Club

To register   

https://www.stickytickets.com.au/90826 

Join Coast Community Connections for World Suicide Prevention Day   

8.30am convene for a 9am departure  

9.10am Welcome  

9.15am Walk from surf club to southern end of beach.  

9.25am Reflection Ceremony 

10am – return to surf club 

10.15am – food and refreshments 

For more information contact [email protected]  

 

Lifeline Townsville Tuesday 10 September, 2019 5:30am for a 6:00am walk. Meet at The Strand - Rock pool area

Barb Guy, 0417 576 945 or [email protected] or Register at  www.eventbrite.com.au/e/67395272073 

 

Walk will finish at the Pier followed with light refreshments.  You can also check out our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OutOfTheShadowsTownsville/

Lifeline Cairns Tuesday 10 September, 2019 17:00 for a 17:30 walk Cairns Esplanade Healing Gardens Playground opposite Cains Hospital

Meet at Healing Gardens Playground opposite Cairns Hospital at 17:00 to start the Walk at 17:30.  The Walk will proceed along the Cairns Esplanade to the Western Lawn adjoining the Lagoon. A brief program will follow concluding with a FREE sausage sizzle to give people the opportunity to connect with each other.

Further information: Therese Wade - 0418 918 183 or [email protected] 

 

 

Lifeline Ballarat & District Suicide Prevention Network Saturday 7 September, 2019 5:10am Registration for a 5:30am start Rotunda near Pipers Restaurant, Wendouree Parade, Ballarat

No need to register, join us on the day. If you would like to commemorate a loved one’s name, please send the information to the Ballarat & District Suicide Prevention Network.

E: [email protected]

Facebook @suicidepreventionballarat 

W: https://www.suicidepreventionballarat.com.au/contact

There are reflection points during the walk, and breakfast is provided afterwards.

Lifeline Gold Coast (Broadbeach) Saturday, 7 September 8:00am Picinic tables at Victoria Park near roundabout and opposite Hi Ho Apartments.

Please bring a hat and/or suncream, and water. The walk will be an easy stroll on a flat path of approximately 500 meters length return. Following the walk we will gather to chat and remember those we love and have lost to suicide, & to share morning tea (provided).

To RSVP contact Kimberley Checkley on 5579 6008 or at [email protected]  or register at:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/out-of-the-shadows-into-the-light-gold-coast-tickets-68753063263

Lifeline WA (Perth) Saturday 7 September, 2019 5:00am Kings Park. Meet at Wadjuk carpark (behind Fraser’s Kings Park) for bus transport to Roe Garden.

To register please email [email protected], with the subject line Out of the Shadows Walk and include the number of people in your group.

A coffee van will be on-site at 5.30am for anyone who would like a coffee before the walk. Coffee and muffins will be served at Botanical Cafe following the event.
Safety Bay, WA Sunday 8 September, 2019 8:00am Corner of Bent Street and Safety Bay Road, Safety Bay

There is a 7km run, a 4km run and walk along the beachfront path. 7km run starts at 8.00am and the 4km after that. Cost is a voluntary donation. Please note this event is not run by Lifeline WA.

For more information please contact Sharon Young [email protected]
Lifeline Macarthur Saturday 14 september, 2019 2pm - 4pm

Bowral Hospital Staff Room (entrance of Ascot Road)

97 - 103 Bowral Street, Bowral NSW 2576

Register your attendance at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/out-of-the-shadows-walk-southern-highlands-tickets-68573893361
Lifeline Macarthur Saturday 14 September, 2019 7am for a 7:30am start

Harrington Park Oval

33A Fairwater Drive

HArrington Park, NSW 2567

Register your attendance at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/out-of-the-shadows-walk-macarthur-tickets-67135799985

Armidale, Flourish Australia Tuesday 10 September, 2019 10am - 2pm Mallam House for walk to Central Park. Welcome to Country, Guest Speakers, Reflection and Memory Book signing before return to Mallam House for BBQ lunch.  All welcome.

We like to support Lifeline in this important work to raise awareness about suicide and suicide prevention.

For information and enquiries phone Mallam House on:

02 9393 9556

Mid-North Suicide Prevention Network, South Australia Tuesday 10 September, 2019 6:30pm Jamestown Skate Park, Humphris Terrace Featuring lantern making and a bark labrynth.
Lifeline South East (SA) Saturday 14 September, 2019 7:30am Mel Hirth Lookout (adjacent to Blue Lake)
  • RSVP ESSENTIAL For Catering
  • REGISTER by : 6th September : Email: [email protected] or Phone: 8723 2299
Lifeline Rockhampton Tuesday 10 September, 2019 Meet 5:15am for 5:30am walk 2nd World War Memorial Aquatic Centre (South Side Pool) Car Park

Walk will finish at the Reflection site on Huish Drive followed with light refreshments. 

Register your attendance at  eventbrite.com.au/e/69670766137

Contact: Joanne Adrelius E: [email protected]

 

Lifeline Melbourne and Support After Suicide Sunday 8 September, 2019 From 8:30am Birrarung Marr Park, Middle Terrace,  Melbourne

Formalities begin at 9:30am.  To mark this day, you can join us for a Community Walk along the Yarra to the Princes Bridge.

To register for the walk and/or to have your loved ones name read out during the memorial roll, click here.

Can’t find your local centre above? Contact your local centre here.

Local Walks


See below for details of events in your local area.

For 24 hour crisis support call Lifeline on 13 11 14
If life is in danger call 000