Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust

Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust Reducing rate of su***de & suicidal behaviour, promoting prevention strategies, community education,

The Mission of the Life Matters Su***de Prevention Trust is to reduce the rate of su***de and suicidal behaviour by :
• Promoting su***de prevention strategies
• Community education and support
• Raising awareness
• Bereavement support

Contact 027 240 0114 [email protected]

Where to seek help
Lifeline: 0800 543-354
Depression Helpline (8am to midnight): 0800 111-757
Healthline: 0800 611-116
Youthline: 0800 376-633, free text 234 or email [email protected]

What's on this week for Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 💜Research shows that a strong sense of belonging is closely li...
12/10/2026

What's on this week for Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 💜

Research shows that a strong sense of belonging is closely linked to improved mental health. Yet many people are feeling more disconnected than ever.

The LMSPT whānau believe everyone deserves to feel like they belong, and we'd love to welcome you into our community this week.

Come along for a chat and a board game or two, a silent walk in the Dunedin Botanic Gardens, or paint a message of hope on a rock (or two!). We're also hosting our first ever Quiz Night on Friday at !

All events are free and you can just show up on the day. Swipe across for the full schedule ➡

🔗 please register yourself and/or your team for the quiz via the link below
https://forms.gle/k6U4j339VuD61G7B9

In case no one has told you today... 💛
09/10/2026

In case no one has told you today... 💛

Over the past three months, our community showed up in so many ways! To the individuals, groups, and businesses who dona...
07/10/2026

Over the past three months, our community showed up in so many ways! To the individuals, groups, and businesses who donated or hosted fundraisers, thank you. Your support enables us to ensure people in Ōtepoti Dunedin can access free counselling, safeTALK su***de prevention training, and compassionate peer support when they need it most.

We would also like to extend a special thank you to Henry McCorquodale, who ran the Northland 100km Ultra Marathon in July in memory of his best friend Adam, who died by su***de, and raised an incredible $5,355 for LMSPT 🫂💛

If you would like to support our mahi, you can donate via the link in our bio or at www.lifematters.org.nz

Mental Health Awareness Week is almost here! This year's theme is Belonging Matters, and from 12-16 October, we're runni...
05/10/2026

Mental Health Awareness Week is almost here!

This year's theme is Belonging Matters, and from 12-16 October, we're running a full week of events in Ōtepoti Dunedin, including a Connection Café, a Silent Spaces Trail, Rocks of Hope, and a Quiz Night finale at .

All events are free, and you can just show up on the day. ust make sure to register for the Quiz Night via the link in our bio!

Our hope is that each event will create small moments of connection and continue our mahi of building a community where everyone feels seen, valued, and like they belong 💜

Episode 34 of The Hope Centre Podcast is out now!In this episode, our hosts Anna and Omri chat with Amy and Emma from OA...
02/10/2026

Episode 34 of The Hope Centre Podcast is out now!

In this episode, our hosts Anna and Omri chat with Amy and Emma from OAR FM's Wondering Women, a space created for women to share the wisdom they've gained through their life experiences. Ever wonder about the stories of the women around you? This episode is a great place to start.

As always a huge thank you to OAR FM Dunedin and Platinum Recruitment for supporting these important conversations about hope, healing, and lived experience.

New Hope Centre Podcast episodes are released by OAR FM Dunedin every second Thursday at 9pm on 105.4FM and 1575 AM, and are available to listen anytime on:
🎗 OAR FM website
🎗 Spotify
🎗 Apple Podcasts

Tune here 👉 https://oar.org.nz/shows/the-hope-centre/

602. That is the number of suspected self-inflicted deaths recorded in the 2025/26 financial year, according to data rel...
01/10/2026

602.

That is the number of suspected self-inflicted deaths recorded in the 2025/26 financial year, according to data released yesterday by the Coroners Court and Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora.

That is 602 fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, friends, whānau members, colleagues, and loved ones. That is 602 people who were deeply loved. That is 602 too many.

If you or someone you know is struggling or affected by su***de, please reach out for support. Talk with someone you trust, contact our team at the Hope Centre (via text, call, or email), or swipe across for a list of available helplines.

Remember, you are not alone and your mental health matters 💚

01/10/2026

September has come to a close, but that doesn’t mean conversations about su***de prevention should stop too.

Su***de prevention is not just about responding to crisis. It’s about building the support, connection, and systems people need long before crisis happens, and, maybe most importantly, creating an environment where people feel safe to ask for help.

Here are some ways our kaimahi change the narrative on su***de, not just during September, but every day 💛

How will you continue to change the narrative on su***de?

***deprevention ***depreventionmonth

A few simple reminders for your Monday morning 💙
27/09/2026

A few simple reminders for your Monday morning 💙

Joel Rosie is stepping into the ring on October 17 for Punch with Purpose 7 with , and has chosen to fundraise for our m...
25/09/2026

Joel Rosie is stepping into the ring on October 17 for Punch with Purpose 7 with , and has chosen to fundraise for our mahi here at LMSPT 🥊💛 Swipe through to hear why our kaupapa means so much to him, and how you can support him.

Every dollar raised helps us keep showing up for our community. Thank you, Joel, for using your platform for something that matters.

🔗 Donate via the link below
https://givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/pwp7-su***de-prevention-fundraiser

A few moments from the LMSPT annual World Su***de Prevention Day event 🎗💛We are still reflecting on what was such a spec...
22/09/2026

A few moments from the LMSPT annual World Su***de Prevention Day event 🎗💛

We are still reflecting on what was such a special evening. There is something incredibly powerful about a room full of people coming together. To listen. To connect. To remember. And to break the silence that so often surrounds su***de. As one attendee put it, ‘there was laughter and there were tears, it felt like we all did some processing together.’

To everyone who joined us, thank you. To every speaker and panellist who shared parts of their story, perspectives, and mahi so openly, thank you.

To each of our performers, our community partners, our wonderful kaimahi, and everyone else who made the evening what it was, thank you!

Finally, thank you to Martÿn Buyck for capturing the evening through your lens.

Address

Hope Centre, 63 Hanover Street
Dunedin
9016

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 8:30pm
Thursday 9am - 6:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday 11am - 6:30pm

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