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We're not just building a facility - we're building a national shift in how we respond to su***de crisis.

jacks place Foundation aims to establish Australia’s first purpose-built, 24/7
su***de prevention facility set in a natural location specifically chosen for its
calming and restorative environment. While there are existing programs, no dedicated facility operates around
the clock to support individuals at imminent risk of su***de. Currently, the
only option for those in crisis is public mental health services, which face
overwhelming demand and significant systemic challenges. jacks place
seeks to fill this critical gap by creating a safe, therapeutic environment
designed specifically for su***de prevention. At the heart of this initiative is the integration of lived experience into every
aspect of the project. From the design of the facility to the implementation
of its programs, lived experience informs every decision. This ensures that
jacks place will offer compassionate, real-world solutions tailored to those
in crisis. Our future workforce will also reflect this approach, with team
members who bring first hand knowledge and understanding of the journey
through su***de risk and mental health struggles. jacks place will be an evidence-based, therapeutic facility, offering
comprehensive response to su***de prevention. The location is equally
important, as the natural, calming setting is designed to enhance the
therapeutic care provided, ensuring the best possible outcomes. With the right support and investment, this vision can become a reality,
offering a lifeline to those who need it most and filling a critical gap in
Australia’s mental health landscape. We invite you to join us in making this
life-saving initiative possible.

29/10/2026

November is almost here - a month when a lot of people turn their minds to men's health. We'd like to get in early with one small ask.
Text a mate today.
It doesn't have to be a big conversation. Just "Thinking of you, how are you going?" Sometimes the smallest message reaches someone more significantly than we'll ever know.
And if the answer is "yeah, good" - it's okay to ask again.
To the men in our community: you don't have to carry it on your own. Reach out. To Family, Friends or MensLine is there 24/7 on 1300 78 99 78.
Reaching people early, before things get too heavy, is what jacks place is all about.
Hope Lives Here.
***deprevention

29/10/2026

💚 1,076 BRICKS. $43,000 RAISED. AND A COMMUNITY BUILDING HOPE.
Every brick tells a story of generosity. Every contribution brings us one step closer.
Since launching our Buy a Brick campaign on 8 September, an incredible 1,076 bricks have been donated towards making jacks place a reality.
And the generosity doesn't stop there.
Through our wonderful community supporters, fundraising initiatives, and grants, a further $43,000 has been raised.
From our GoFundMe supporters and Zoe’s painting auction to our February lunch, Sam's marathon fundraiser, Regina's and Arkell's generous donation, and grant funding - every contribution is helping to make a difference.
To everyone who has donated, fundraised, volunteered, shared our story, or simply offered words of encouragement - THANK YOU. 💚
Together, we are working towards something incredibly important. A purpose-built, 24/7 su***de prevention facility on the Sunshine Coast, providing hope and support for guests, family, and friends.
We know there is still a journey ahead.
We can't do this alone. But together, we can make it happen.
Please continue to follow our journey, share our story, and help us build a place where hope lives.
💚 jacks place Foundation
Su***de Prevention | Hope Lives Here.
***dePrevention

27/10/2026

Where we're up to 💚
People often ask us how jacks place is tracking, so here's an update.
Our model of care is complete. Our financial model is complete. Together they form our foundation - the thinking that shapes how every room, every routine and every conversation at jacks place will work.
Over the last two months you may have heard us chatting with Sami and Ben on Mix FM's Sami & Friends, read Linda's story in My Weekly Preview, spotted us in the new arrivals lounge at Sunshine Coast Airport, or walked beside us at Mooloolaba. Thank you for making this a community story.
Right now we're building awareness, so that when the time comes to secure land and build, our whole community is behind us.
Hope Lives Here
***deprevention

25/10/2026

Who's your brick for? 🧱💚
Behind every brick there's a reason. A brother. A best mate. A mum. A younger version of yourself who needed somewhere to go.
If you'd like to, tell us in the comments who your brick is for. A first name, a nickname, or just a heart. We'll read every one.
And if you haven't laid yours yet, there's room in the wall.
Buy a brick 👉 jacksplacefoundation.org.au/buyabrick
Hope Lives Here.
***deprevention

23/10/2026

💚At jacks place, you'll be a guest 💚
Not a patient. Not a number. Not a file.
That one word shapes everything we're building. Guests are welcomed. Guests are listened to. Guests own their journey, and we walk beside them without judgement.
All thoughts and feelings are welcome at jacks place. The heavy ones. The confusing ones. The ones that are hard to say out loud.
Hope Lives Here.
***deprevention

21/10/2026

Great people doing great things 💚
Before last week's walk fades into the rear-view mirror, we want to shine a light on the people who made it happen.
The Lift the Lid Walk was started right here 11 years ago in Mooloolaba by Vicki Stewart and the Rotary Club of Mooloolaba. Every dollar raised goes to Australian Rotary Health to fund mental health research.
Research might not feel as warm as a walk along the beach, but it’s where good intentions become good care. The money raised on the day went to Australian Rotary Health, funding research into what truly helps people’s mental health.
That same belief in evidence sits at the heart of the jacks place model of care, and we’re so grateful to every walker who supported Rotary’s work.
Thank you, Vicki, and thank you to every Rotarian who set up before sunrise, handed out water and cheered us home.
Hope Lives Here.

***deprevention
Vicki Stewart - McGrath Estate Agents Mooloolaba Rotary

19/10/2026

What's in a brick? 🧱
On its own, not much. A little clay. A bit of weight in your hand.
But put enough of them together and you get walls. A roof. A quiet room that opens to the outdoors. A place where someone going through the hardest time of their life can be met with safety, dignity and care.
That's what every $10 symbolic brick is helping to build. Buy one, or buy a few. Each one becomes part of jacks place.
Buy a brick 👉 jacksplacefoundation.org.au/buyabrick
Hope Lives Here.
***deprevention

18/10/2026

Some of our walkers were very small, and very special 💚

This little one walked for Jack last Sunday. The two of them shared a special bond, and she wore her jacks place tee with the biggest smile on the boardwalk.
Jack loved laughter and play, and we know that grin would have made his day.

Moments like this are why we keep going. jacks place is about love that carries on, and a future where every child grows up knowing it’s okay to talk about how they feel.

Thank you to everyone who walked with us, little legs and all.

Hope Lives Here.
***deprevention

18/10/2026

One week ago, we walked💚
Last Sunday morning, a crowd in jacks place green set off from Mooloolaba to Maroochydore and back. We've carried that morning with us all week.
Every person in that crowd walked for someone. A son, a sister, a mate, a parent, themselves. We felt every one of them.
The walk was one step. Now we'd love you to take the next one with us.
jacks place won't be built by one big gesture. It will be built the same way that walk happened - one person, one step, one brick at a time. Every $10 brick helps bring a safe, purpose-built place of care and hope closer to the Sunshine Coast.
If you walked with us, thank you. If you couldn't make it, this is your way to walk with us now.
Buy a brick 👉 jacksplacefoundation.org.au/buyabrick
Hope Lives Here.
***deprevention

13/10/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Mooloolaba Rotary and Vicky Stewart 💚💜

Events like Sunday’s Lift the Lid Walk don’t just happen. Behind every smooth start, every marshal on the route and every cup of water along the way is a team of people who gave their time so everyone else could simply walk.

To Vicky Stewart and the whole Mooloolaba Rotary team, and to every volunteer who was up before the sun - thank you for an incredible event. You created a morning where mental health was talked about openly, with warmth and without stigma, and that matters more than you know.

We’re also deeply grateful for the support you’ve shown jacks place. Walking beside you, and having the chance to share our vision with your community, means a great deal to all of us.
Thank you for lifting the lid, and for helping hope grow on the Sunshine Coast.

Hope Lives Here.
Mooloolaba Rotary Vicki Stewart - McGrath Estate Agents

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