"The Gap" at Watsons Bay in the Eastern Suburbs is a well-known suicide spot (according to Wikipdia, about 50 annually). It's a high sandstone cliff which drops to a rock platform.
Lifeline and the Black Dog Institute have funded this and other signage to try to assist distressed people to seek help.
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Nice gesture.
I wonder if the sign has saved any lives yet.
Am I correct in understanding that there are two competing numbers? (different organisations)
Different organisations, yes.
Lifeline is a secular organisation; the "Salvos" is the Salvation Army.
I guess they co-operate in provifding an option and wider coverage?
Very moving, very strong, this post.
I think it's a scary place ! Height above sea and to think people get so down they jump !! John
I agree. A former colleague and teacher activist did a year or so ago....so sad. So far in my life I have always found hope and optimism even in bad times. I hope that capacity continues....
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