StandBy Support After Suicide

The StandBy team is focused on supporting anyone who has known a person who died by suicide or were impacted by suicide at any stage in their life, including: Individuals, Family, Partners and ex-partners, Children and young people, Friends, Witnesses, First responders and others exposed through their profession, Service providers and practitioners, Workplaces, Schools, Sporting clubs, and Social groups. Some of the supports available to you are:

• Phone support nationally by calling 1300 727 247 (7 days a week 6am-10pm)
• Direct face-to-face, online and telephone support for up to 2 years
• Support with navigating processes such as coroners, funerals and media
• Coordinated connections with local services and groups
• Specialised suicide bereavement counselling
• Peer support through lived experience workers and support groups
• Information and resources for individuals, communities and workforces
• Community capacity building – consultation, trainings, workshops and events