Event Date : 11-Apr-202510.00

Closing at 10-Apr-202515.30

Organizer : Standby Support after Suicide

Venue : Ourimbah-Lisarow RSL

Address : 20 Pacific Hwy Ourimbah NSW 2258

Convenor : Cathy Every (cevery@legacyclubservices.org.au)

StandBy – Support After Suicide
Is an Australian Government initiative, established in 2002 to meet the need for a coordinated community response to suicide. StandBy is Australia’s leading postvention program dedicated to the assisting people and communities impacted by suicide.

The StandBy program is focused on supporting anyone who has been bereaved or impacted by suicide at any stage in their life, including:

– Individuals, families and friends
– Witnesses
– First Responders
– Service Providers

StandBy is accessible seven days a week, providing free face-to face and/or telephone support at a time and place that is best for each individual.

Designed for: All community members. Can be delivered as part of work-place professional development for staff.
Purpose: To increase understanding of suicide bereavement and learn basic support skills.
Topics covered:
Postvention; Crisis, trauma and grief; What makes suicide different from other sudden death; Beliefs and values; Support approaches and best practice; Self-care

The impact of suicide is far-reaching and can have consequences for not only the individual, but also their family and friends, work colleagues and community as a whole. Our no-cost service offers compassionate support to help you navigate the overwhelming emotions and challenges that come after losing someone to suicide.

Standby Support After Suicide is here to guide you through the processes involving the police and other organisations that follow a suicide. Whether you need someone to listen, practical advice, or referrals to additional services, we’re here to support you every step of the way.