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JewishCare’s mental health and wellbeing team Renata Ieremias, Claire Vernon, Claire Gil-Munoz, Emma Cohen and Isabelle Shapiro.
PRESTIGIOUS AWARD
Jewish Suicide Prevention Strategy recognised
By AJN STAFF
The Jewish Suicide Prevention Strategy has received another prestigious award for its work by a leading mental health organisation in NSW.
JewishCare’s mental health and wellbeing team Renata Ieremias, Claire Vernon, Claire Gil-Munoz, Emma Cohen and Isabelle Shapiro.
October 4, 2019, 6:30 am
Jewish Suicide Prevention Strategy recognised
The Jewish Suicide Prevention Strategy has received another prestigious award for its work by a leading mental health organisation in NSW.
By AJN STAFF
Jewish Suicide Prevention Strategy representatives took part in the Suicide Prevention Walk on Sunday.
September 10, 2019, 9:13 pm
Time to ask R U OK?
Representatives of the Jewish Suicide Prevention Strategy participated in the Eastern Sydney Suicide Prevention Walk on Sunday.
By AJN STAFF
Claire Gil-Munoz (centre) and Isabelle Shapiro (right) accepting the award from Cathy Tobin at the National Suicide Prevention Conference on July 23. Photo: Raimond Aide
August 1, 2019, 12:00 am
‘The power of community’
The Jewish Suicide Prevention Strategy received a prestigious national award for its work last week – winning the Communities Matter category in the 2019 LiFE Awards at the National Suicide Prevention Conference in Melbourne.
From left: Miri Orden, Allan Vidor, Jason Sandler, Gabrielle Upton MP and David Nathan in the refurbished centre. Photo: Shane Desiatnik
July 26, 2019, 12:00 am
New chapter for Jewish Folk Centre
A FRUITFUL partnership has seen the Jewish Folk Centre (JFC) at 5 Saber Street, Woollahra updated with a bright new commercial-sized kitchen and a refurbished main hall, enabling the venue to host more programs, services and events.
By Shane Desiatnik
Jeremy Spinak at the 2018 Yom Haatzmaut Cocktail Party. Photo: Noel Kessel
November 22, 2018, 12:01 am
‘A beautiful, unique young man of untold value’
JEREMY Spinak was one of the most influential and highly respected communal leaders in Sydney, but last Thursday morning at the age of 36 he succumbed to a rare form of cancer.
By Joshua Levi and Gareth Narunsky
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull arrive at Admiralty House. Photo: Noel Kessel
August 30, 2018, 12:01 am
‘I feel very much at home in the Jewish community’
FORMER PM Malcolm Turnbull has paid tribute to the Jewish community for its support as he reflected on his 15 years in Parliament in an interview with The AJN.
By Gareth Narunsky
The Jewish Suicide Prevention Strategy launch last September.
August 8, 2018, 2:56 pm
Wolper Foundation grants bolster five projects
From supporting a suicide prevention strategy tailored to the Jewish community, to boosting services for Jewish senior citizens and people with multiple sclerosis, Wolper Jewish Hospital Health Foundation grants will go a long way.
By Shane Desiatnik
Julian Leeser at the launch of the strategy. Photo: Noel Kessel
March 27, 2018, 5:44 pm
Watershed strategy to save lives
TWENTY-ONE organisations have banded together to launch a landmark and inspiring Jewish Suicide Prevention Strategy (JSPS).
Tackling suicide: the launch of the Jewish Suicide Prevention Strategy project on Sunday, September 10.
September 14, 2017, 9:00 am
Jewish suicide prevention strategy launched
In response to a number of suicides within the Jewish community, JewishCare has launched the first ever Jewish Suicide Prevention Strategy project.
By Evan Zlatkis
JewishCare president Allan Vidor with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull at JewishCare’s 80th birthday celebration on December 11. Photo: Noel Kessel
December 15, 2016, 10:00 am
Turnbull makes history at JewishCare
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull wished JewishCare a happy 80th anniversary on December 11, saying he always feels like "a part of the wider mishocha" there.
By Shane Desiatnik
Suicide prevention advocate Dianne Gaddin with her 2016 Suicide Prevention Australia LiFE Award for individual contribution to community engagement. Photo: Shane Desiatnik.
August 6, 2016, 12:02 am
Fighting to prevent suicide
“Suicide is not the answer – we have to never give up hope and, as a society, we are all responsible.” Those are the powerful words of Dianne Gaddin, the winner of the community engagement (individual) category at the 2016 LiFE Awards.
By Shane Desiatnik
Youth leaders Dave Gotlib, Nicole Braun, Claire Gil-Munoz, Joel McCarroll and Ellie Bortz. Photo: Netzer Sydney.
June 10, 2016, 12:00 am
Training in mental health issues
JEWISHCARE is increasing its involvement in mental health services, as well as training Zionist youth group leaders to respond to any mental health issues associated with young people.
By Yael Brender
Charles Curran (right) with a memento presented by Allan Vidor (left), thanking the Curran family for its support. Photo: Noel Kessel
January 11, 2016, 12:00 am
A firm friend in Charles Curran
JEWISHCARE and the Sydney Jewish Museum (SJM) are not separate from the wider community, they are “a part of the community”, prominent non-Jewish philanthropist Charles Curran told The AJN.
By Evan Zlatkis
November 20, 2015, 12:00 am
Tackling domestic violence
COUNSELLOR Greg Yee will be the keynote speaker at JewishCare’s White Ribbon Day breakfast next Wednesday.
By Gareth Narunsky
Ann Hodge presents at the meeting while JewishCare’s Claire Gil-Munoz looks on. Photo: Noel Kessel
October 9, 2015, 12:00 am
Talking about mental health
JEWISHCARE will visit Moriah College and Emanuel School to raise awareness of mental health issues today (Friday) as part of Mental Health Month.
By Gareth Narunsky
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