Monday, 30 May 2011

Help is available


"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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5 comments:

  1. nathalie30 May, 2011 20:48

    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)

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  2. Sally30 May, 2011 21:13

    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?

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  3. Dina01 June, 2011 00:47

    Very moving, very strong, this post.

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  4. Anonymous02 June, 2011 09:20

    I think it's a scary place ! Height above sea and to think people get so down they jump !! John

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  5. Sally02 June, 2011 12:31

    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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