Research

Postvention Australia has gathered a rich collection of research specifically on the importance of postvention services.

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Research

Evidence-backed Resources on Postvention

There is plenty of evidence and research done by experts on various aspects of postvention including the impacts and patterns of suicide bereavement at the individual, family and organizational levels. This section lists journal articles, evidence-backed reports as well as a regularly updated listing of ongoing research around postvention support.

We have gathered an array of journal articles and research material focusing on suicide bereavement which may help individuals and service providers deal with the many complex issues that come with managing suicide bereavement at the personal and professional level. These resources range from state level prevention strategies backed by facts and figures and program evaluations, to examining current approaches in postvention as well as national quality standards for the provision of suicide bereavement support services.

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Suicide and Sudden Death Bereavement in Australia

02 Western Australian Suicide Prevention Strategy

Western Australian: Suicide Prevention Strategy

04 After a Suicide A Toolkit for Schools

After a Suicide: A Toolkit for Schools

Submission to the Senate Community Affairs Committee Inquiry into Suicide in Australia

Submission to the Senate Community Affairs Committee Inquiry into Suicide in Australia

South Australian Suicide Postvention Project Report to Mental Health Services Department of Health

South Australian Suicide Postvention Project Report to Mental Health Services Department of Health

A Mindframe Resource for Police

A Mindframe Resource for Police

04 National Quality Standards for the Provision of Suicide Bereavement Services A Practical Resource

National Quality Standards for the Provision of Suicide Bereavement Services: A Practical Resource

09 Suicide Prevention in the Community A Practical Guide

Suicide Prevention in the Community: A Practical Guide

02 Evaluation of the Lifekeeper Memory Quilt Project Participant perceptions Final Report

Evaluation of the Lifekeeper Memory Quilt Project: Participant perceptions Final Report

06 Essential Questions on Suicide Bereavement and Postvention

Essential Questions on Suicide Bereavement and Postvention

Postvention research resources can be a great starting point for service providers to design and deliver effective responses for suicide bereaved individuals and families.

Do you know of an important resource focusing on postvention research not currently listed here? Share with us and we will list in in our resource library.

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Resources

Suicide and Sudden Death Bereavement in Australia

02 Western Australian Suicide Prevention Strategy

Western Australian: Suicide Prevention Strategy

04 After a Suicide A Toolkit for Schools

After a Suicide: A Toolkit for Schools

Submission to the Senate Community Affairs Committee Inquiry into Suicide in Australia

Submission to the Senate Community Affairs Committee Inquiry into Suicide in Australia

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Bereavement After Suicide

Practical advice, support & understanding

If someone you know or love has taken their own life or you’re wanting to give support to someone who is recently bereaved, the Postvention Australia NSW Care Pack provides simple, practical support to help you navigate this overwhelming time.