Thirrili
What they do
Thirrili's Postvention Response Service offers culturally safe care that honours grief, loss, and Sorry Business in a way that feels right for you and your community.
Their team walks alongside you with deep respect for cultural practices and collective healing, helping to create a support plan that reflects your strengths, lived experience, and connection to culture.
Following a suicide or unexpected death, Thirrili can help with:
- Grief, loss, and Sorry Business
- Support for trauma
- Case coordination and support referrals
- Planning for funerals
- Understanding the coronial process
- Staying connected to culture and community.
Who they're for
Thirrili's support is available to individuals, families, and communities.
They understand the importance of staying flexible and always respect and uphold local cultural protocols and practices related to mourning and Sorry Business.
If you are distressed or in need of immediate support, call 13YARN (13 92 76).
While Thirrili provides support after a loss, 13YARN is there for mob in the moment. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, unsafe, or just need someone to listen, you can yarn with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander crisis supporter who understands - any time, day or night.
How to contact
Thirrili's free Postvention Response Service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Phone: 1800 805 801
- Email: communications@thirrili.com.au
- Website: thirrili.com.au
You can call directly or use their online form to make a referral for yourself, a loved one, or someone in your community.