Sirens of Silence Charity Inc

Our focus is to assist and support those who serve to protect and save our lives.

Founded by Paramedics Lyn and Ian Sinclair in 2015 after a surge in the number of suicides within the Ambulance Service in W.A.
We have now progressed to provide support for all frontline first responders in Australia
Police, Fire and Ambulance.

We welcome everyone to 'become part of the community that helps us save those who save you'

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can occur in people who have been involved in a traumatic event. A traumatic event can be experienced or witnessed by the individual where they felt their safety or life was threatened.

Common Symptoms of PTSD
Anxiety, hyper vigilance
Invasive thoughts of the event or
Avoidance of the event
Emotional Numbness
Guilt, shame or self blame
Withdrawn behaviour
Feeling isolated and alienated
Substance abuse
Altered sleeping patterns
Anger and Irritability
Physical aches and pains
Feelings of mistrust and betrayal
Depression and hopelessness

3 Way Support Process:

1

To raise awareness of Anxiety, Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Suicide Prevention.

2

To provide external peer support and provide professional pathways in seeking further assistance for a healthier future.

3

To grant members educational and financial assistance for treatment and crisis support.
*(Australian resident members only)

Our Charity encompasses all areas of emergency service work from Communications staff of triple zero calls, through to frontline Police, Ambulance and Fire Emergency service volunteers and career staff, current, retired, injured or terminated.

Fly like a feather for PTSD

Anita, an intensive care Paramedic for SAAS is riding the Finke Desert Race in 2023
raising money and awareness for PTSD in our Ambulance, Fire and Police.

As a paramedic of 20 years, Anita has personal experience with PTSD.
As a result, her road career has ended, like it has for so many others in a similar situation.

"PTSD is hard to explain, hard to live with and hard to work through. It affects individuals and their families.
Being a paramedic was a massive part of who I was, so I have had to find something else to focus on, so bring on the Finke Desert Race and in 2023 I am planning on giving it a crack".

You can sponsor Anita and leave a message by clicking on the mycause link below:

Follow Anita's preparations on...
Facebook Instagram or via her blog

The Tatts Finke Desert Race is an off road, multi terrain two-day race for bikes, cars & buggies through desert country from Alice Springs to the small Aputula (Finke) community. The race is held each year on the Queen’s Birthday long weekend in June. “Finke” as it is commonly known, is one of the biggest annual sporting events in the Northern Territory and has the reputation of being one of the most difficult offroad courses in one of the most remote places in the world. Finke is unique and the most fun you can have with a helmet on!
https://finkedesertrace.com.au/

Shop @ Sirens of Silence Charity

Our new look Sirens of Silence Charity Store has gone live, please visit our online store to see our full range of products and merchandise available for you to purchase in support of the charity.

Please contact us for assistance with prices, purchasing, choosing specific items, colours and sizing preferences
and we can discuss available options and shipping.