Events

Monthly Markets
SPAN operates a public stall at local community markets, weather permitting and volunteer availabilty. Friendly competent members always happy and open to conversations and questions with plenty of printed information and resources. Candelo – 1st Sunday, Pambula – 2nd Sunday, Merimbula 3rd Sunday of each month.

SPAN meeting
Open to the public. (General meeting every 2nd Thursday of the month. 3:00pm – 4:30pm at Club Sapphire, Meeting Room.) Members and guests gather to discuss recent and upcoming local events pertaining to raising awareness and prevention of suicide and mental health in the local community.

Tradies Breakfast
1st Friday of each month, 7am – 9am. SPAN in conjunction with Mitre 10, host Tradies Breakfast at both Pambula and Bega Mitre 10 sites. Hot BBQ breakfast, coffee and great conversation. Mental health, crisis information and resources available.
Training

Question Persuade Refer -QPR
Dec 15
The 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Lifeline South Coast virtual classroom via Zoom. Tuesday 15th December 4:00pm – 6:30pm. Book Here This session has been funded by the National Relief Fund of the Uniting Church in Australia and the Target Bishfire Relief Appeal through their charity partner […]

Psychological First Aid
Dec 04
Psychological First Aid workshop presented by Lifeline South Coast Virtual Classroom session via Zoom. Friday 4th Dec 10am – 1pm. Book Here. Funded by the National Disaster Relief Fund of the Uniting Church in Australia and the Target Bushfire Relief Appeal through their charity partner UnitingCare Australia and is at a no cost to the […]
MHFA
Nov 28
Pambula Rotary presents FREE Adult MHFA training. 9:0am – 5:00pm, 28th and 29th November, Merimbula RSL Club Merimbula. Limited places available. Contact: cassiehouse1@gmail.com Each year 1 in 5 Australians will experience a mental illness. Many people are not knowledgable or confident to offer assistance. Physical first aid is accepted and widespread in our commuity, however […]

Accidental Counsellor, eLearning & Zoom session
Dec 07
NEW Accidental Counsellor – half day eLearning & Zoom sessions, December 7th & 9th Accidental Counsellor – half day course Blended self-paced online learning with 3.5hr zoom session. Accidental Cousellor is aimed at those who would like to be able to safely and effectively support friends, family, colleagues, and strangers who are in distress or […]