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Withdrawn behaviour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.

PTSD RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS WANTED

Project title: Supporting PTSD:
Experiences of People in a Primary Support Role
Approval Number: 2020-01263-LILLICO
Chief Investigator: Craig Lillico
Supervisor: Dr Bronwyn Harman

Sirens of Silence Charity members and supporters an invitation to participate in research.

You are invited to participate in a project titled Supporting PTSD: Experiences of People in a Primary Support Role, which seeks to understand the experiences of people supporting a friend diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

You are being asked to take part in this project because you provide support to a friend diagnosed with PTSD.

This research project is being undertaken as part of the requirements of the chief investigator’s Psychology Honours course at Edith Cowan University.

A $20 Coles Myer gift card will be posted to you on completion of the research (October 2020) in appreciation for your time and input.

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Email: clillico@our.ecu.edu.au for more information.

A Plug for supporters of our Triple Zero Heroes

Visit our Existing Supporters page and come see our various Supporters Offers
Our Supporters provide their time, donations,
along with amazing services and generous support to our members.

Want to know how you can Become A Supporter? contact us.

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Art Therapy with Ingrid Windram

Ingrid Windram - Artist and Windram Art are now providing members of Sirens of Silence Charity an exclusive opportunity to "See Art Differently" and unleash your creative.

Art Therapy is a holistic approach to promoting one’s physical, mental and emotional well-being, by utilising art materials and the creative process of expression. This is conducted in a safe supportive environment, with no judgement about the person or their art, good or bad is irrelevant, it’s about you and your well-being.

The goal of art therapy is to explore self- expression and by doing so, gain insights, to facilitate the development of new coping skills, increase one’s self–esteem, and improve clarity, empowering clients to achieve positive outcomes.

Click here for a "See Art Differently" information pack or for assistance with booking yourself or a group for an art session contact: sirensofsilence@westnet.com.au or ingw@iinet.net.au

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Click Here & Learn how RPL can help you

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.