Real stories. Real strength. Real support.
At the Sunraysia Mallee Suicide Prevention Network, we’re here to remind you that even in your darkest moments, there is hope. We stand beside those who are struggling with life, wrestling with pain, or feeling lost. Through powerful, real stories of healing and survival, we’re building a community rooted in compassion—where no one has to suffer in silence. Whether you’re facing mental health challenges yourself or caring for someone who is, know this: you are not alone. Together, we walk the path toward healing.
Spotlight on Adam Gaunt
Life has thrown everything at Adam—crippling financial hardship, devastating loss, and more than his fair share of personal demons; heartbreakingly losing both his mum AND his brother to suicide.
Adam's struggles began in childhood, living on the poverty line after his mum lost her house and never got it back, leading to her death. That tragedy was repeated by his brother years later when the stress of divorce overwhelmed him.
Through grief, legal trouble and immense pressure, Adam's found a way to persist and a method of working towards the financial stability that his family's always wanted.
join the network
Welcome to the Sunraysia Mallee Suicide Prevention Network Family
We'd love to have you with us.
Our mission is simple but vital: to provide grassroots leadership in addressing the tragedy of suicide in our community. We work to educate, empower, and support individuals and communities to raise awareness around suicide prevention. Together, we are building a safer, more connected region — one where no one has to struggle alone.
We are a family and a community, we meet regularly for a few hours each month to share updates, brainstorm ideas, and plan our collective efforts. Whether you’re here to listen, contribute ideas, lend a hand, or just connect — you are welcome.
We would love to have you on board as either a network member and/or a volunteer and if you are super passionate and have the time consider nomination for the COM. Thank you for being part of this important journey. Together, we can make a difference.
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the first peoples and Traditional Owners and custodians of the lands on which we live and work. We recognise their continued connection to land, waters and culture and acknowledge the strength, resilience and endurance of the Stolen Generations Survivors. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
Acknowledgement of Lived Experience: We acknowledge those people in our community with a lived or living experience of suicide and mental ill-health. We remember those we have lost to suicide and acknowledge the suffering suicide brings when it touches our lives.
Acknowledgement of Diversity: We acknowledge and embrace our LGBTIQ+ community and actively celebrate people of every ethnicity, faith, age, disability, culture, language, gender identity, sex and sexual orientation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful culture where all of our community members feel safe and supported.