Roses in the Ocean Community Event

Roses in the Ocean hosts an annual event in Brisbane CBD’s Queen Street Mall for World Suicide Prevention Day. The Roses in the Ocean Brisbane team, along with local service providers, spend the day having open, honest conversations around suicide in line with the World Suicide Prevention Day Theme, Change the Narrative on Suicide. The day provides an opportunity for people to share their own stories, including contributing to an art display of what they wish people knew about suicide, and members of the community receive the gift of a rose from the Roses in the Ocean team as a symbolic reminder that they are heard and cared for. Local artist and chalk-drawer, Mace, creates a chalk drawing on the theme, and we are always joined by the incredible Red Tie Band who provide beautiful, relaxing music throughout the day.