Townsville Suicide Prevention Network - TSPN

09/10/2026

This morning our Community Engagement Officer (aka CEO) Leith Milton-Short attended the Aurora Health Care "I Move for More" walk.
This event, hosted by Townsville Private Clinic raised money in support of Su***de Prevention Australia.

28/09/2026

💙 MOVE FOR MORE – TOWNSVILLE 💙

This October, 13 Aurora teams across Australia are coming together to MOVE FOR MORE, raising funds and awareness for Su***de Prevention Australia.

🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ Join Team Townsville!

📅 Saturday, 10 October 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM registrations 8:30am Start
📍 Norman Park, adjacent to Jezzine Barracks

Come along, get moving, connect with the community and support an important cause. 💙

🎽 What’s included?
✨ Free sports towel for the walk
🎉 Fun activities & giveaways
🍔 Post-walk BBQ
💙 An opportunity to make a difference together

👉 REGISTER NOW using the QR code on the poster.

💰 Fundraising begins 1 October 2026 — every contribution can help support su***de prevention initiatives across Australia.

LET’S MOVE FOR MORE. LET’S MAKE A DIFFERENCE, TOGETHER. 💙

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10/09/2026

Today, on World Su***de Prevention Day, members of the Townsville Su***de Prevention Network came together to participate in the Out of the Shadows & Into the Light community walk at The Strand.
As the sun rose over the water, we shared a beautiful morning of connection, reflection, hope, and community.
Thank you to everyone who joined us. Every conversation, every connection, and every act of kindness helps bring hope and light to those who need it most.

08/09/2026

We are only TWO days away from this year’s Townsville Out of the Shadows Walk! 🌅
Final preparations are in full swing as we get ready to come together for World Su***de Prevention Day on Thursday, September 10th.
Keep an eye out in the Townsville Bulletin and on WIN News to see some familiar faces—Renee and Mel—sharing the heart, purpose, and importance behind our community walk.
Event Details:
📍 Where: Meeting at the Rockpool (The Strand) for a 650m walk
⏰ When: Thursday, September 10 | Meet at 5:45 AM for a 6:00 AM start
✨ What to Expect:
* Welcome to Country
* Lived experience speakers
* Free community BBQ
* Local service providers offering mental health, su***de prevention, and postvention support
Whether you are walking to remember a loved one, support someone in need, or stand alongside our community, we would love to see you there. 💛
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27/08/2026

Join us for the Townsville Out of the Shadows Community Walk on World Su***de Prevention Day.

Come together with our community for a morning of hope, connection and support as we walk to raise awareness and remind each other that no one has to face difficult times alone.

🗓️ Thursday 10 September
📍 The Rockpool, The Strand
⏰ Meet at 5:45am | Walk begins at 6:00am

The morning will include a Welcome to Country, lived experience speakers, a free BBQ, local service providers, community connection opportunities and more.

Bring your family, friends and colleagues and help us stand together in hope and support.

23/08/2026

Thank you for sharing our resource & spreading this information far & wide. We appreciate every like, share & follow because it means more people are becoming aware of available supports.

We have already received 65 shares of this post & an additional 30+ page followers - so a big thank you to you all & welcome to all of our new followers 🌻

📢 Our Updated Service Finder is Here!

The Townsville Su***de Prevention Network is proud to share our updated Service Finder, designed to make it easier for community members, families, carers, and professionals to connect with local and national support services.

Whether you're looking for crisis support, mental health services, family assistance, housing support, alcohol and other drug services, veteran support, LGBTQIA+ services, disability support, or carer resources, this guide brings key contacts together in one convenient place.

💙 Help is available, and no one has to face life's challenges alone.

Download, save, and share this resource with your networks. You never know when it could help someone in need.

If it is an emergency, call 000.

19/08/2026

📢 Our Updated Service Finder is Here!

The Townsville Su***de Prevention Network is proud to share our updated Service Finder, designed to make it easier for community members, families, carers, and professionals to connect with local and national support services.

Whether you're looking for crisis support, mental health services, family assistance, housing support, alcohol and other drug services, veteran support, LGBTQIA+ services, disability support, or carer resources, this guide brings key contacts together in one convenient place.

💙 Help is available, and no one has to face life's challenges alone.

Download, save, and share this resource with your networks. You never know when it could help someone in need.

If it is an emergency, call 000.

18/04/2026

TSPN were proud to partner with Townsville Youth Council for the Townsville Youth Fest, delivering a youth forum thanks to a grant received from the QLD Mental Health Commission.