Suicide is the leading cause of death for people aged between 14 and 44 in Australia.
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You can make a difference by participating in Lifeline's Out of the Shadows national suicide prevention walk on September 14.
Suicide prevention team leader at Lifeline Macarthur Anne Rogers said the aim of the walk was to raise awareness of an often taboo topic.
"People can remember their loved ones and walk in their memory," she said.
"We are losing too many people to suicide."
Everyone is welcome to join.
In 2018 more than 3128 lives were lost to suicide.
Southern Highlanders will march 3.1 kilometres along the Cherry Tree Walk to raise awareness, remember those lost to suicide and unite in a commitment to prevent further deaths.
The Country Women's Association will provide refreshments and an afternoon tea afterwards.
Walkers will meet at Bowral Hospital Staff Room (entrance off Ascot Road) at 2pm.
The World Health Organization estimated that over 800,000 people die by suicide each year - that's one person every 40 seconds. Up to 25 times as many again will make a suicide attempt.
Research also shows that more than 65,000 Australians think about attempting suicide each year.
The ripple effect means there are many, many more people who have been bereaved by suicide or have been close to someone who has tried to take his or her own life, as well as those struggling to manage suicidal ideation.
Anne Rogers said if you suspect someone you know needs help the best thing to do was to ask them directly.
Call Lifeline on 13 11 14 if you, or someone you know, is experiencing thoughts of suicide.
"There is always someone on the end of the phone," Ms Rogers said.
Call Triple Zero, 000, in the case of an emergency.
