Suicide Bereavement/Postvention

Each year around 20,000 Australians are impacted by the death of a loved one to suicide.

The Survivors of Suicide booklet is a compassionate resource developed to support people who have lost a loved one to suicide. The booklet has been written by survivors for survivors, and provides guidance in coping with the suicide of a loved one. To download the booklet, please click here. Please note that this is a large file download which may not be practical to print. To order a hard copy of the booklet please call Lifeline Australia on 02 6215 9400 or email national@lifeline.org.au.

Suicide Bereavement, Grief & Loss Programs

Lifeline Centres run a variety of services designed to support people affected or bereaved by Suicide.

While most suicides can be prevented, despite our best efforts, tragically, suicides do still occur. It is important that people feel free to talk about their reactions to suicide openly and honestly and that those affected by suicide reach out to others for support and help.

Support after suicide groups and services are available from many Lifeline Centres around Australia.

For those dealing with the suicide of someone they know, it is important to find support to make sense of what has happened, deal with their grief and learn how to live with their loss.

Lifeline Centres currently offering Suicide Bereavement, Grief and Loss Programs include:

•   Lifeline Brisbane
•   Lifeline Central Coast (NSW)
•   Lifeline Macarthur (NSW)
•   Lifeline WA
•   Lifeline Newcastle & Hunter (NSW)
•   Lifeline Mid-Coast (NSW)
•   Lifeline South East SA

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