In this episode, we sit down with Alannah McGregor — founder of SPAN Central Victoria, lived-experience speaker, and one of the quiet forces behind suicide prevention in our region.
This conversation isn’t about tragedy. It’s about love, legacy, resilience, and the courage to turn unimaginable loss into hope for others.
We dive into:
– Angela and Stuart: who they were, the joy they brought, and the memories Alannah still carries
– The moment everything changed and the years that followed
– Turning pain into purpose: the origins of SPAN and the movement it’s become
– Reducing stigma: why open conversations save lives
– Community, compassion, and the power of not walking alone
– The awards she never sought : Humanitarian of the Year and Citizen of the Year and what they meant
– What she wants people to know if they’re struggling, grieving, or supporting someone who is
– The legacy she’s still building for her family, and for everyone touched by suicide in Central Victoria
Quote of the episode:
“Sharing their names keeps them with me. And if it helps one person feel less alone, then it matters.”
If this episode moved you — or if you know someone who’d benefit from hearing Alannah’s story — please share it. Conversations like this save lives.
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