You are not alone. Support and information for people bereaved by suicide. The StandBy Service stands by families, friends and associates impacted by suicide, providing respect, understanding and support for their health and well-being. Our service is available to you regardless of when your loss occurred.

Who we aim to help:

• People bereaved by suicide including: individuals, families, friends, associates, witnesses, communities, schools and workplaces.

The StandBy Coordinator can:

• Talk with you over the phone
• Sit with you, your family or friends at your place or somewhere else when it suits you
• Help you decide what sort of help you would like for yourself, family or group
• Explain how you can help your family or friends
• Talk with you about what the Police and other organisations do after a suicide
• Assist you to access other services

How much does StandBy cost?

StandBy is a free and confidential service.

About Social Futures:

For over 45 years Social Futures has been a trusted not-for-profit personal welfare service provider, motivated by a vision of reducing the impact of social isolation and inequality in urban, regional and remote communities of Australia. Our purpose is to create positive social change through the delivery of personal welfare services working in partnership with individuals, families, communities, governments, and the broader sector. Find out more www.socialfutures.org.au

StandBy is delivered by Wellways throughout the Murrumbidgee region and provides support for individuals, families, workplaces, and communities that have been affected by suicide.

This is offered free of charge at a time and place that best suits those requesting support. In addition, Wellways provide workshops and other training opportunities designed to increase awareness and understanding around responding to suicide bereavement.

The service is delivered to all communities contained in the Murrumbidgee PHN network stretching from Albury to Griffith, Wagga Wagga and Gundagai.

Wellways has operated in Murrumbidgee for over 10 years and has strong links with local services. The service partners with local community groups to help promote the program and support the individuals and families that we work with.

You are not alone.

Support and information for people bereaved by suicide.

Support for Hunter, New England and Central Coast NSW – 1300 727 247

The StandBy Service stands by families, friends, and associates impacted by suicide, providing respect, understanding and support for their health and well-being.
Our service is available to you regardless of when your loss occurred.

Who we aim to help:
• People bereaved by suicide including individuals, families, friends, associates, witnesses, communities, schools and workplaces.

The StandBy Coordinator can:
• Talk with you over the phone
• Sit with you, your family or friends at your place or somewhere else when it suits you
• Help you decide what sort of help you would like for yourself, family or group
• Explain how you can help your family or friends
• Talk with you about what the Police and other organisations do after a suicide
• Assist you to access other services

How much does StandBy cost?
StandBy is a free and confidential service.

About Social Futures
For over 45 years Social Futures has been a trusted not-for-profit personal welfare service provider, motivated by a vision of reducing the impact of social isolation and inequality in urban, regional and remote communities of Australia. Our purpose is to create positive social change through the delivery of personal welfare services working in partnership with individuals, families, communities, governments, and the broader sector. Find out more www.socialfutures.org.au

You are not alone.

Support and information for people bereaved by suicide.
The StandBy Service stands by families, friends, and associates impacted by suicide, providing respect, understanding and support for their health and well-being.
Our service is available to you regardless of when your loss occurred.
Who we aim to help:
• People bereaved by suicide including individuals, families, friends, associates, witnesses, communities, schools and workplaces.

The StandBy Coordinator can:
• Talk with you over the phone
• Sit with you, your family or friends at your place or somewhere else when it suits you
• Help you decide what sort of help you would like for yourself, family or group
• Explain how you can help your family or friends
• Talk with you about what the Police and other organisations do after a suicide
• Assist you to access other services

How much does StandBy cost?
StandBy is a free and confidential service.

About Social Futures
For over 45 years Social Futures has been a trusted not-for-profit personal welfare service provider, motivated by a vision of reducing the impact of social isolation and inequality in urban, regional and remote communities of Australia. Our purpose is to create positive social change through the delivery of personal welfare services working in partnership with individuals, families, communities, governments, and the broader sector. Find out more www.socialfutures.org.au

The StandBy program is delivered by Youturn Limited in the South Eastern NSW region.

We are 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 provides free face-to face and/or telephone support at a time and place that is best for each individual.

The program offers coordinated evidence-based support and resources (including connections to local services and groups) that is individualised for each person’s unique circumstance. This support is continued for up to two years to ensure those that engage with StandBy are not alone and receive ongoing support.

StandBy builds community preparedness and resilience through extensive training to community and professional groups to ensure effectiveness and that duplicated effort is avoided. The program is also ideally placed to offer a settings-based approach, providing group support after a suicide for schools, workplaces and community groups.

The StandBy Coordinator works alongside the Lived Experience Outreach Workers to provide support where and when required across the region.

The StandBy program is delivered by Youturn Limited in the South Western Sydney region.

We are 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 provides free face-to face and/or telephone support at a time and place that is best for each individual.

The program offers coordinated evidence-based support and resources (including connections to local services and groups) that is individualised for each person’s unique circumstance. This support is continued for up to two years to ensure those that engage with StandBy are not alone and receive ongoing support.

StandBy builds community preparedness and resilience through extensive training to community and professional groups to ensure effectiveness and that duplicated effort is avoided. The program is also ideally placed to offer a settings-based approach, providing group support after a suicide for schools, workplaces and community groups.

The StandBy Coordinator works alongside the Lived Experience Outreach Workers to provide support where and when required across the region.

The StandBy program is delivered by Youturn Limited in the Nepean Blue Mountains region.

We are 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 provides free face-to face and/or telephone support at a time and place that is best for each individual.

The program offers coordinated evidence-based support and resources (including connections to local services and groups) that is individualised for each person’s unique circumstance. This support is continued for up to two years to ensure those that engage with StandBy are not alone and receive ongoing support.

StandBy builds community preparedness and resilience through extensive training to community and professional groups to ensure effectiveness and that duplicated effort is avoided. The program is also ideally placed to offer a settings-based approach, providing group support after a suicide for schools, workplaces and community groups.

The StandBy Coordinator works alongside the Lived Experience Outreach Workers to provide support where and when required across the region.

The StandBy program is delivered by Youturn Limited in the Northern Sydney region.

We are 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 provides free face-to face and/or telephone support at a time and place that is best for each individual.

The program offers coordinated evidence-based support and resources (including connections to local services and groups) that is individualised for each person’s unique circumstance. This support is continued for up to two years to ensure those that engage with StandBy are not alone and receive ongoing support.

StandBy builds community preparedness and resilience through extensive training to community and professional groups to ensure effectiveness and that duplicated effort is avoided. The program is also ideally placed to offer a settings-based approach, providing group support after a suicide for schools, workplaces and community groups.

The StandBy Coordinator works alongside the Lived Experience Outreach Workers to provide support where and when required across the region.

The StandBy program is delivered by Youturn Limited in the Central & Eastern Sydney region.

We are 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 provides free face-to face and/or telephone support at a time and place that is best for each individual.

The program offers coordinated evidence-based support and resources (including connections to local services and groups) that is individualised for each person’s unique circumstance. This support is continued for up to two years to ensure those that engage with StandBy are not alone and receive ongoing support.

StandBy builds community preparedness and resilience through extensive training to community and professional groups to ensure effectiveness and that duplicated effort is avoided. The program is also ideally placed to offer a settings-based approach, providing group support after a suicide for schools, workplaces and community groups.

The StandBy Coordinator works alongside the Lived Experience Outreach Workers to provide support where and when required across the region.

The StandBy program is delivered by Youturn Limited in the Western Sydney region.

We are 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 provides free face-to face and/or telephone support at a time and place that is best for each individual.

The program offers coordinated evidence-based support and resources (including connections to local services and groups) that is individualised for each person’s unique circumstance. This support is continued for up to two years to ensure those that engage with StandBy are not alone and receive ongoing support.

StandBy builds community preparedness and resilience through extensive training to community and professional groups to ensure effectiveness and that duplicated effort is avoided. The program is also ideally placed to offer a settings-based approach, providing group support after a suicide for schools, workplaces and community groups.

The StandBy Coordinator works alongside the Lived Experience Outreach Workers to provide support where and when required across the region.