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Victoria

Murray

StandBy is delivered by Wellways throughout the Murray 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 knowledge around responding to suicide bereavement.

The service is delivered to all communities contained in the Murray PHN network stretching from Mildura in the north across to Albury in the east and down to King Lake in the south.

Wellways has operated in Murray for over 20 years and has strong links with local services. Wellways partners with local community groups to help promote the StandBy program and support the individuals and families that we work with.

Murray
Murray

Contact Emma Knapp

Phone 1300 727 247

standby.murray@wellways.org

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Western Victoria

StandBy is delivered by Wellways throughout Western Victoria 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 knowledge around responding to suicide bereavement.

The service is delivered to all communities contained in the Western Victoria PHN network stretching from Portland in the west across to Geelong in the east and includes Ballarat, Horsham, Hopetoun.

Wellways has operated in Western Victoria for over 36 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.

Western Victoria
Western Victoria

Contact Kristy Steenhuis

Phone 1300 727 247

standby.wvic@wellways.org

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North West & South East Melbourne

StandBy is delivered by Jesuit Social Services throughout the North West and South East of Melbourne and provides support for individuals, families, workplaces, and communities that have been affected by suicide.

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

The service is delivered to all communities in the North West and South East of Melbourne PHN areas stretching across Greater Melbourne.

Jesuit Social Services has operated in Victoria for over 40 years working with the most marginalised in the community. In addition to the StandBy program, Jesuit Social Services has delivered Support After Suicide throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria since 2004. This program provides counselling, support groups and online resources to people bereaved by suicide.

 

North West & South East Melbourne
North West & South East Melbourne

Coordinator Darlia Dafter

Phone 1300 727 247

standby.nw&se.melbourne@jss.org.au

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Eastern Melbourne & Gippsland

StandBy is delivered by Jesuit Social Services throughout Eastern Melbourne and Gippsland and provides support for individuals, families, workplaces, and communities that have been affected by suicide.

This support is offered free of charge at a time and place that best suits those requesting support. In addition, Jesuit Social Services provide workshops and other training opportunities designed to increase knowledge around responding to suicide bereavement.
The service is delivered to all communities in the Eastern Melbourne and Gippsland PHN areas stretching across Victoria.

Jesuit Social Services has operated in Victoria for over 40 years working with the most marginalised in the community. In addition to the Standby program, Jesuit Social Services has delivered Support After Suicide throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria since 2004. This program provides counselling, support groups and online resources to people bereaved by suicide.

 

Eastern Melbourne & Gippsland
Eastern Melbourne & Gippsland

Coordinator Vanessa Dhondee

Contact 1300 727 247

standby.easternmelb&gippsland@jss.org.au

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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.

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