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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05 2012 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention

2012 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention: GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR ACTION

13 Breaking the Silence

Breaking the Silence

16 How To Increase Suicide Survivor Support

How To Increase Suicide Survivor Support?

17 Clusters of Suicide

Clusters of Suicide … The Need for a Comprehensive Postvention Response to Sorrow in Indigenous Communities in the Northern Territory

03 Preventing Suicide A Resource For Police Firefighters And Other First Line Responders

Preventing Suicide: A Resource For Police, Firefighters And Other First Line Responders

06 The Art of Conversation

The Art of Conversation

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

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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.