Lived Experience Advisory Group

Marcus Pattie, Tasmania

I lost my Dad to suicide when I was young.  I am now ready to talk to people about suicide and help reduce the suicide rate in Australia.  Suicide does not get spoken about enough in mainstream Australia and it deserves more attention.

I want suicide to stop being a taboo subject, not speaking about suicide can be tragic.  I think more education is needed and I’d like to contribute towards that.

What would you like to see the group achieve?

I see this lived experience group as a part of a new movement that is considerate to those with lived experience and understands the benefits of their input.

What have you gained by taking part?

Since joining I have learned about other people’s experiences with suicide and it’s given me so many different perspectives. The people I have met will always be special to me and we will continue to grow together.

What would you like the public to know about suicide?           

I want people to understand that it’s ok to talk about suicide, so start today.

Find out more about the Lived Experience Advisory Group
Marcus Pattie, Tasmania
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StandBy is QIP Accredited as an organisation. Implemented by Suicide Prevention Australia and assessed by independent, not-for-profit accreditation provider, Quality Innovation Performance Limited (QIP), the Suicide Prevention Accreditation Program supports organisations to deliver safe, high-quality and effective suicide prevention and postvention programs.

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StandBy respectfully acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as Australia’s First People and Traditional Custodians. We value their cultures, identities, continuing connection to country, waters, kin and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and emerging. We are committed to making a positive contribution to the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, by providing services that are welcoming, safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive.

StandBy acknowledges and pays respect to elders, advocates, activists, and allies of our LGBTIQA+SB communities. We affirm the support provided and acknowledge the cost involved in standing up for the rights of LGBTIQA+SB people.

StandBy recognises and honours the continued contribution of those with a lived experience of suicide bereavement. The courage, insight and wisdom of these unique experiences, strengthens the work that we do. We also acknowledge and remember the lives that have ended due to suicide and we encourage ongoing support and care for yourself and each other.

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