Purpose: This workshop aims to enhance the understanding of postvention and suicide bereavement while equipping frontline workers with basic support skills.

Workshop Description: In this interactive and evidence-informed session, participants will gain crucial skills and knowledge necessary for effective postvention support. The workshop will be facilitated by StandBy Support After Suicide, Australia’s leading suicide postvention service. We will present the latest findings from StandBy's review on best practices in suicide postvention and engage participants in collaborative discussions to identify gaps in current practices within their organisations and communities.

Join Us: and contribute to the advancement of suicide prevention and postvention efforts within our first responder organisations and community. Together, we can positively impact workplaces and communities while enhancing the wellbeing and resilience of those on the frontlines.

Presentation Key Learnings:
1. Postvention - Crisis, Trauma, and Grief
2. The Unique Aspects of Suicide Compared to Other Sudden Deaths
3. Support Approaches and Best Practices