Ms JODIE HARRISON (Charlestown—Minister for Women, Minister for Seniors, and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault)—On 7 September, the Lake Macquarie and Newcastle Suicide Prevention Network hosted a Health and Wellbeing Expo. An opportunity for the community to link with mental health, wellbeing and associated services across the region, the event at Newcastle Racecourse was the largest free expo in the Hunter's history—and a fantastic display of the Network's important work. The Network has been operating for fourteen years across Lake Macquarie and Newcastle, delivering health promotion activities, community events, social media promotion, educational seminars and an online resource hub aimed at reducing the impact and incidence of suicide in the area. My congratulations to CEO Bradley Dunn, support officer Rachel Cairney, media and project officer Ruby Davis and volunteer coordinator and project officer Kate Johnson for organising the event, and to all those who contributed. The mission of reducing the impact and incidence of suicide is so vital. They are always open to new members and volunteers, and I encourage anyone who may want to assist to get in contact.

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