Jul 07 2021
Coordinator Justine Penny

Central Qld, Wide Bay and Sunshine Coast

StandBy Central QLD, Wide Bay and Sunshine Coast (CQWBSC) is dedicated to supporting any person or community who has been bereaved or impacted by suicide irrespective of whether the suicide happened recently or long ago.  Support is free and can be organised quickly either face to face or through telephone support.

StandBy CQWBSC collaborates with communities to deliver tailored workshops and professional development with the aim of strengthening communities in supporting each other after a death by suicide.  Workshops are at no cost.

StandBy CQWBSC also collaborates in community development activities and events which help to raise awareness and champion the voice of lived experience. If you are interested in collaborating on a workshop or an event, please phone or email.

StandBy CQWBSC is contactable 7 days a week to arrange face or face or telephone support.

StandBy CQWBSC assists:

  • individuals, families, friends, witnesses
  • schools, workplaces, community groups
  • first responders and services providers
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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 respectfully acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as Australia’s First People and Traditional Custodians. We value their cultures, identities, continuing connection to country, waters, kin and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and emerging. We are committed to making a positive contribution to the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, by providing services that are welcoming, safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive.

StandBy acknowledges and pays respect to elders, advocates, activists, and allies of our LGBTIQA+SB communities. We affirm the support provided and acknowledge the cost involved in standing up for the rights of LGBTIQA+SB people.

StandBy recognises and honours the continued contribution of those with a lived experience of suicide bereavement. The courage, insight and wisdom of these unique experiences, strengthens the work that we do. We also acknowledge and remember the lives that have ended due to suicide and we encourage ongoing support and care for yourself and each other.

StandBy – An initiative of Youturn 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
1B Maud Street,
Nambour
QLD 4560

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