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PVA Newsletter – August 2023
In this months newsletter, we had a chat with Lidia, our Co-Chair to understand more about why she’s passionate about postvention and advocacy.
Read MoreBoard Spotlight: Lidia Di Lembo Co-Chair
In this months newsletter, we had a chat with Lidia, our Co-Chair to understand more about why she’s passionate about postvention and advocacy.
Read MoreBecome a PVA member today
We’re on the look out for new members! Whether your a person who’s experienced a bereavement or an organisation who supports postvention practices, we’d love to have you join our community. For more information on our membership types, visit our member page. If you’d like to ask our team any questions about membership at PVA,…
Read MorePVA contributes to the 2023 Pre-Budget Submission to the Commonwealth Government
Our Pre-Budget Submission includes important recommendations around postvention, aftercare, workforce training and lived experience. We are confident in the measures we have proposed in the 2023/2024 federal budget in helping the Commonwealth Government make meaningful progress against our shared commitment towards zero suicides.
Read MoreDecember 2022 Newsletter
The PVA Quarterly Newsletter is back and it’s bursting with updates from the sector, news from PVA and way that you can get involved with our organisation. Have a safe holiday period and we’ll see you for our next update in March. Looking to sign up to the newsletter? Fill in your details here.
Read MoreNSW Post-Suicide Support Webinar Series
Our 2021 webinar series was designed to help reduce stigma surrounding suicide and improve community awareness of the bereavement experience.
Read MoreDecember 2020 Newsletter: Christmas Edition
Wishing you a safe and happy holiday period. Please find our Newsletter via the MailChimp link here
Read MoreExpression of Interest – Appointed Board Member 2020
Postvention Australia – the National Association for the Bereaved by Suicide – is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably experienced people to be considered for appointment to the Board. Postvention Australia is seeking Ordinary Board Members (3-4). The role of the Board is to provide governance and strategic leadership to the organisation and will comprise…
Read MoreBuilding Hope Together – NSW Post-Suicide Support Webinar Series
Webinar Series Launch TUE 1 DEC 2020 10-11AM AEDT Topic:Â The impact of COVID-19 on suicide bereavement Registration:Â Free Event website:Â http://webinars.postventionaustralia.org Aim:Â To help reduce stigma surrounding suicide and improve community awareness & understanding of the bereavement experience Postvention Australia is launching a series of monthly webinars between December 2020 and September 2021. The Building Hope Together Webinar…
Read MoreMessage from the Chair – International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day 2020
21 November 2020 International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day 2020 Postvention Australia recognises the importance of International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, which helps connect those who have lost a loved one to suicide. We hope it also creates more community awareness and understanding of the unique journey of suicide bereavement and its lasting…
Read MoreSeptember 2020 Newsletter
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Read MoreWorld Suicide Prevention Day NT Forum 2020
The inaugural World Suicide Prevention Day NT Forum is on Friday 18 September. Join to learn from leaders in suicide prevention from across Australia and those with lived experience including Lidia Di Lembo, Director and Founder of SabrinasReach4Life and a member of the Postvention Australia Board. This is a FREE event with both online and face-to-face attendance options.…
Read MoreMedia Release – World Suicide Prevention Day 2020
‘You Are Not Alone’ Postvention Australia Welcomes Increased Recognition of those Impacted by Suicide WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY 2020 The National Association for the Bereaved by Suicide today said it welcomed the increasing focus within governments and stakeholder groups of the critical need to elevate support and resources toward those left behind after losing a…
Read MoreMental Health and COVID-19 – From the Board of Postvention Australia
At this time of distancing and isolation, there are friends and others who are especially vulnerable and alone. We all need to be connected to others, it is our identity and value as a person – to others – and in reflection – ourselves. Connectedness is the essence of a life worth living, family life,…
Read MoreMay 2020 Newsletter
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Read MoreIntroducing the New Board of Postvention Australia 2020
   (Left to right, top to bottom): Darrin Larney (Chair), Lidia Di Lembo (Co-Chair), Dr Louise Flynn (Co-Chair), Brad Farmer AM (Executive Officer) On 31st March, Postvention Australia welcomed the reinvigorated Board: Darrin Larney as Chair Lidia Di Lembo and Dr Louise Flynn as Co-Chairs Carol Zhou-Zheng as Secretary, and Josh Fathers was reinstated as…
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