"Worrying" - the decline in the number of kids who can swim well enough to save themselves - plus more
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Show Notes
A warning for those who might find the topic distressing, this episode covers suicide prevention.
The Principal at Waitākiri School in Christchurch estimates only 15 of 200 year 5 and 6 students can swim well enough to save themselves. Andrew Barker talks to us about why he thinks there has been such a worrying decline in kid's ability to swim well.
Plus, the Australian suicide prevention programme getting accolades. We look back to the Bain murders 30 years on, and a former Gloriavale resident is now making award winning pies.
If your are experiencing distress or know someone who is here is where to get help
- 1737, Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 to talk to a trained counsellor.
- Anxiety New Zealand 0800 ANXIETY (0800 269 4389)
- Depression.org.nz 0800 111 757 or text 4202
- Lifeline 0800 543 354
- Rural Support Trust 0800 787 254
- Samaritans 0800 726 666
- Suicide Crisis Helpline 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
- Yellow Brick Road 0800 732 825
- thelowdown.co.nz Web chat, email chat or free text 5626
- What's Up 0800 942 8787 (for 5 to 18-year-olds). Phone counselling available Monday-Friday, noon-11pm and weekends, 3pm-11pm. Online chat is available 3pm-10pm daily.
- Youthline 0800 376 633, free text 234, email [email protected], or find online chat and other support options here.
- If it is an emergency, click here to find the number for your local crisis assessment team.
- In a life-threatening situation, call 111.
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