The purpose of Suicide Prevention Community Action Planning (SPCAP) is to lead the collaborative development of coordinated community plans for suicide prevention activities across the Mackay, Isaac and Whitsundays regions. Together, we help build connections and co-design suicide prevention activities that are trusted, effective and sustainable.
Suicide Prevention Community Action Planning includes and supports those with lived experience to help inform and guide all our plans; while bringing together other key stakeholders working in different sectors such as: Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Education, Family Violence, Local Government, Emergency Services, Commercial, Community and Volunteer Groups across our regions.
The region
We deliver activities and services across the wider Mackay, Isaac and Whitsundays region including:
- Moranbah
- Dysart
- Clermont
- Sarina
- Nebo
- Whitsundays
- Bowen
- Proserpine
- Mackay
- Cannonvale
Zenta Martin-Szpyt
Community Development Coordinator
Mackay – Isaac – Whitsundays
“It’s really important to connect all of our communities. Our rural and remote communities — and all our different working sectors, age groups, religions and cultures.”
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This month, we had the privilege of sitting down with Nathan Bolton, a former Special Operations Engineer who served two tours in Afghanistan. Nathan has faced life's toughest challenges both on and off the battlefield, including his own lived experience of suicide.![]()
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In this raw and honest conversation, we delve into Nathan's experiences, his wisdom on navigating life's storms, and the importance of being a good mate. You'll gain valuable insights into mental health, resilience, and the power of human connection.![]()
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Nathan is a passionate mental health advocate and author of "Trigger Warning | A Special Operations Engineer in Afghanistan".![]()
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Listen to podcast: omny.fm/shows/over-the-fence-conversations/over-the-fence-conversations-with-nathan-bolton?in_pla...
On behalf of the DrugARM Street Outreach Service we are hosting a Christmas Lunch for those who are living rough or perhaps struggling with making ends meet currently, or those that feel alone and are in need of connection. ![]()
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It is a casual and friendly atmosphere... zero judgement zone. ![]()
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NO ALCOHOL ![]()
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Monday we are at Airlie Beach in our usual weekly location and Tuesday in Bowen at the Ideal Placements meeting room, right next door to our office. ![]()
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Appreciation to those who have helped contribute to make this event come to life. ![]()
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Our mates at Real Mates Talk , Airlie Beach Crew , Whitsunday Housing Company Limited , IDEAL Placements Mackay & Whitsundays , YWAM Whitsunday, Feros Care , Coles and Tassal Proserpine Prawn Farm ![]()
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Everyone is welcome ☺️
🎁 This Christmas, the best gift you can give is the knowledge to save a life!![]()
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🍇 Download the Grapevine Group app or visit www.grapevinegroup.org.au to:![]()
🍇 Learn the 16 warning signs of suicide ![]()
🍇 Find local support ![]()
🍇 Book free safeTALK suicide prevention training or toolbox talks ![]()
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Let’s make a difference together this holiday season! ❤️
Your community supports
Connect with suicide prevention services and groups in our area to keep doing what needs to be done for those who are in crisis, better support each other, and keep growing this community together.
Grapevine Group
Grapevine Group is a volunteer run local charity that is committed to saving lives. Its efforts span across the Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday regions where they aim to raise awareness for suicide prevention.
Grapevine Group depends on the support of the community to provide free suicide prevention training and awareness campaigns.
Real Mates Talk
The Real Mates Talk men’s campaign intends to prevent suicide attempts and deaths of men in our community and support them to connect with others and live well.
Safe Harbour, Crisis Support Space (Mackay Hospital & Health Service)
Safe Harbour, a Crisis Support Space (CSS), is an alternative to the emergency department for people experiencing mental health crisis, distress or thoughts of suicide.
They offer support from peer workers and clinicians in a warm, therapeutic environment where you can relax and talk to someone who will take the time to listen and help you work through what’s happening.
ATSICHS Mackay
ATSICHS Mackay provides holistic health care to raise the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the ATSICHS Mackay Ltd Service Area.
They work in partnership with regional community and other health service providers to ensure services are appropriate and accessible for our peoples.
Our local partners
Hear what our Advisory Group members have to say about Suicide Prevention Community Action Planning in these three short videos.
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This is an information sharing platform and not a crisis support service
If you or someone you know is in need of immediate help – please call:
Emergency 000, Lifeline 131114, and/or the Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467.
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