Life in Mind - Postvention

Life in Mind outlines postvention approaches in suicide prevention, focusing on timely, compassionate, and coordinated responses to support individuals and communities affected by suicide, reduce further risk, and promote recovery.

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Doctors Health NSW - When a Doctor Dies: Responding after an Unexpected Death or Suicide 

This resource provides thoughtful and practical guidance for medical workplaces and services following the death of a doctor. It focuses on supporting colleagues with care and sensitivity, addressing the professional and organisational impacts of loss, and guiding leaders and teams through compassionate postvention responses that prioritise wellbeing, safety, and connection during an especially difficult time.

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Thirrili

Thirrili is a national service providing culturally appropriate postvention support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, communities, and service providers following suicide or other traumatic loss. The service offers practical assistance, emotional support, and guidance to help communities navigate grief, strengthen healing, and reduce the risk of further harm in the aftermath of loss.

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Medical Deans Australia and New Zealand - Consensus Statement on Postvention Planning 

This consensus statement from Medical Deans Australia and New Zealand provides guidance on proactive postvention planning within medical education and training settings. It outlines key principles to support timely, compassionate, and coordinated responses following the death or attempted suicide of a student or staff member, helping organisations reduce harm, support those affected, and strengthen safety and wellbeing across medical communities.

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Supporting Occupational Health and Wellbeing Professionals - Responding to the Death by Suicide of a Colleague in Primary Care

This resource provides practical, step‑by‑step guidance for responding to the death by suicide of a colleague in primary care settings. It supports individuals, teams, and practice leaders to navigate the immediate and longer‑term impacts of loss with compassion, clear communication, and care, while promoting wellbeing, reducing stigma, and fostering a safe, supportive workplace during a deeply challenging time

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Anaesthesia Continuing Education - A Managers Guideline for the Sudden Death of a Colleague

This ANZCA‑curated resource brings together evidence‑based guidance, tools, and further reading to support postvention following suicide. It is designed to assist healthcare professionals and organisations to respond with care, clarity, and sensitivity, while supporting those affected, reducing harm, and promoting wellbeing within medical and healthcare settings

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StandBy - Support After Suicide

This StandBy Support Workplace Toolkit provides practical guidance to help organisations respond following the suicide of an employee or colleague. It supports employers, managers, and leaders to plan and deliver compassionate, best‑practice postvention responses, with a focus on clear communication, supporting affected staff, reducing further harm, and promoting recovery and wellbeing within the workplace.

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Griffith University - Postvention Australia Guidelines: A Resource for Organisations and Individuals Providing Services to People Bereaved by Suicide

This Griffith University resource provides a clear overview of postvention, outlining thoughtful and evidence‑informed approaches to supporting individuals and communities after suicide. It focuses on minimising further harm, responding with compassion and care, and strengthening recovery by promoting safe communication, coordinated support, and longer‑term wellbeing.

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General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration - After Suicide: A Resource for GPs

This resource brings together practical information and support options to assist GPs following a suicide. It focuses on compassionate postvention responses, including caring for patients, colleagues, and practice teams, navigating professional responsibilities, and supporting personal wellbeing during a complex and emotionally challenging time

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CHARLEE 

CHARLEE is a suicide prevention and postvention hub designed by and for LGBTIQA+ people, grounded in lived experience. Its resources and approach centre the unique experiences of LGBTIQA+ communities, including heightened suicide risk linked to discrimination, stigma, and barriers to accessing appropriate support. The hub intentionally applies an LGBTIQA+ lens to suicide prevention, bereavement, and postvention, and aims to create a safer, affirming space for individuals, supporters, and communities.

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