Great Lakes Suicide Prevention Network

21/10/2026

SAFE HARBOUR – A PORT IN A STORM
Sometimes life gets overwhelming, and we all need a safe place to drop anchor.
Safe Harbour is a welcoming, supportive space for people in the Forster–Tuncurry and Great Lakes community who may be experiencing emotional distress, loneliness, isolation or challenges with their mental health.
Run by the Great Lakes Su***de Prevention Network (GLSPN) and supported by trained volunteers, Safe Harbour offers a friendly, non-judgemental environment where you can connect with others, have a cuppa, share a conversation or simply spend some time with people who care.
You don't need to have all the answers. You don't need to explain everything. And you don't have to face life's storms alone.
Whether you're doing it tough, feeling disconnected, or simply need someone to talk to, Safe Harbour is a place where you can feel welcome, find connection and know that you matter.
⚓ Safe Harbour – A port in a storm.
📍Cnr Wallis and West St, Forster
🗓️ 3rd Friday of the month | 6pm–9pm
💙 Come as you are. Stay for a cuppa. Leave knowing you're not alone.
Proudly run by the Great Lakes Su***de Prevention Network.

16/10/2026

All set up at the Forster Farmers Market, come see us and grab some great produce

16/10/2026

Safe Harbour officially open!
Here til 9pm tonight cnr Wallis & West St, Forster

15/10/2026

What a lovely vibe at last Saturday’s Great Lakes Mental Health and Wellness EXPO!

A big thank you to the Great Lakes Su***de Prevention Network for bringing our community together for such an important cause. We really are stronger together.

It was wonderful meeting so many local services, practitioners and beautiful people doing great things in our community. I discovered quite a few services I hadn't even known existed!

I hope everyone who came along took something valuable away from the day, and perhaps learnt a little more about MUSUBI DO and how I can support wellbeing through Shin Ki ENERGY RESET sessions, Ki Shiatsu MASSAGE, and AIKIDO classes for both children and adults.

There's so much support and knowledge right here in our own backyard.

Looking forward to seeing everyone again at next year's event. Thank you for having me!

***dePrevention

13/10/2026

SAFE HARBOUR – A PORT IN A STORM
Sometimes life gets overwhelming, and we all need a safe place to drop anchor.
Safe Harbour is a welcoming, supportive space for people in the Forster
Tuncurry and Great Lakes community who may be experiencing emotional
distress, loneliness, isolation or challenges with their mental health.
Run by the Great Lakes Su***de Prevention Network (GLSPN) and supported by
trained volunteers, Safe Harbour offers a friendly, non-judgemental
environment where you can connect with others, have a cuppa, share a
conversation or simply spend some time with people who care.
You don't need to have all the answers. You don't need to explain everything.
And you don't have to face life's storms alone.
Whether you're doing it tough, feeling disconnected, or simply need someone
to talk to, Safe Harbour is a place where you can feel welcome, find connection
and know that you matter.
⚓
Safe Harbour – A port in a storm.
📍
Cnr Wallis and West St, Forster
🗓
3rd Friday of the month | 6pm–9pm
💙
Come as you are. Stay for a cuppa. Leave knowing you're not alone.
Proudly run by the Great Lakes Su***de Prevention Network

Tanya Thompson MP Forster Neighbourhood Centre Inc. Rotary Club of Lower Midcoast MidCoast Council

12/10/2026

🎓 Lived experience is shaping how Scotland trains its future mental health nurses.

Before they study diagnoses, treatments and legislation, students at the University of Dundee's Kirkcaldy campus meet our Hearing Voices team.

They hear first-hand what living with severe and enduring mental illness is like and learn about the support available beyond statutory services.

As third-year student Ted puts it: "The person must always come before the diagnosis."

11/10/2026

A big thank you to all the stall holders who gave their time to attend the Great Lakes Mental Health and Wellness Expo at the Forster Civic Centre on Saturday. From the comments we received from those that attended people found it very informative and they received information from groups they weren't aware of and other comments hoping that it happens again next year. Thank you to all that attended including Tanya Thompson MP and Gabriella from Forster Library whose support was invaluable. We were also happy to announce on the da. the start of the GLSPN Safe Harbour , a safe space for those who just need to sit, have a chat, a cuppa and pause. More info to come.

10/10/2026

10/10/2026

Do you support a family member or friend who has disability, a medical condition, mental illness, or who is frail due to age?

You may be a carer, and you don't have to do it alone.

Carer Gateway is an Australian Government program providing free
services and support for carers, including:

👥 counselling
🫂 peer support groups
🗨️ coaching
📖 online carer skills courses
🤝 tailored support packages
🏠 planned and Emergency respite.

Whether you're looking for practical support, someone to talk to, or
ways to connect with other carers, help is available.

For more information, see the comments below. 👇

09/10/2026

Join us today 10-1 at our Mental Health Expo hosted by Forster Civic Centre