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StandBy – Support After Suicide

Is an Australian Government initiative, established in 2002 to meet the need for a coordinated community response to suicide. StandBy is Australia’s leading postvention program dedicated to the assisting people and communities impacted by suicide.

The StandBy program is focused on supporting anyone who has been bereaved or impacted by suicide at any stage in their life, including:

– Individuals, families and friends
– Witnesses
– First Responders
– Service Providers

StandBy is accessible seven days a week, providing free face-to face and/or telephone support at a time and place that is best for each individual.

Click the map below to find support in your region. Or call 1300 727 247 for access to free phone support to connect you to services across Australia.

If you need immediate assistance contact:

If you or someone you are with is in need of immediate support please call 000 (Triple Zero.)

Click here to find links to more support services from Mindframe.

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StandBy is QIP Accredited as an organisation. Implemented by Suicide Prevention Australia and assessed by independent, not-for-profit accreditation provider, Quality Innovation Performance Limited (QIP), the Suicide Prevention Accreditation Program supports organisations to deliver safe, high-quality and effective suicide prevention and postvention programs.

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StandBy acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live. Our staff recognise the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community and their continuing connection to land and water, and pay respect to their elders past, present and emerging.

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Our organisation is a place where human rights are respected and people of diverse genders and sexual orientation are welcomed and supported.

StandBy – An initiative jointly funded by the Australian Commonwealth, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland and Victorian Governments.

For immediate crisis support call Lifeline on 13 11 14 Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 or QLife on 1800 184 527 or 13yarn.org.au on 13 92 76. In case of an emergency, call 000.

StandBy Head Office
Level 2/17 Southern Drive
Maroochydore
QLD 4558

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