Speaking Life

Every day young people are taking their lives with approximately eight Australians committing suicide daily. In our experience, creating space for people to talk is important for those at risk.

During 2020, 4.1%** of people that opted to chat to a person on our team were at risk due to suicidal ideation, mental health concern, threats and homelessness.

There is a unique opportunity to engage with a cross-section of the population through online chat. When we have provided the opportunity for a private chat and have responded to people's questions or concerns with kindness and warmth, the safety of their known and familiar environment online can create a great space for people to be open and vulnerable quickly.

Connection with a young person in a time of crisis can be life-changing. It is possible to be instrumental in saving a person’s life, by just taking the time to listen.

Using this approach we have had people share with us, “I’ve never had anyone care for me like that before.”