StandBy Support After Suicide

04/09/2026

Every year on 10 September, communities, organisations and governments across Australia and around the globe come together to mark World Su***de Prevention Day.
It is a time to reflect, connect, and continue our shared commitment to preventing su***de and promoting hope.💙

Led by the International Association for Su***de Prevention (IASP), this year’s theme, ‘Changing the Narrative on Su***de’, challenges us to transform how we think and talk about su***de.
It’s a call to shift from silence and stigma to openness, empathy and action, to ensure people in distress feel heard, supported, and connected. Together, we can help create a future where more lives are saved and more stories are shared.

These are not just numbers. Behind every number is a person, a friend, a colleague, a community with a story to share.

03/09/2026

R U OK? has translated key resources you can use if you or someone you know would prefer to get information in a language other than English. The 14 languages include Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Hindi, Spanish, Arabic, Greek and more...

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📑Posters, tips and social tiles are available and additional resources will be made available as they work with communities to determine and design appropriate resources.

The free downloadable resources include posters, videos and social media tiles, as well as resources to help support seniors (aged 65+) available here:
https://ow.ly/6svv50ZEn8V

03/09/2026

🚶‍♀️💛 Join us in Goondiwindi for the World Su***de Prevention Day Walk with StandBy Darling Downs West Moreton.

📅 10 September 2026
⏰ 7:00am Goondiwindi Boat Ramp
☕ Free breakfast and coffee provided

Let's come together to raise awareness, support one another, and start important conversations about mental health and su***de prevention.

📍 See the poster for more details.

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03/09/2026

🌅 Join us for the Townsville Out of the Shadows Community Walk on World Su***de Prevention Day.

Since 2013, our community has come together to honour lives lost, support those impacted by su***de, and share messages of hope.

📅 Thursday 10 September
📍 Rockpool, The Strand, Townsville
⏰ Meet at 5:45am for a 6:00am start

The morning includes: ✅ Official Welcome to Country by Wulgurukaba Walkabouts
✅ 650m community walk along The Strand
✅ Lived experience speakers sharing messages of hope
✅ Free community BBQ
✅ Coffee van available
✅ Local support services and community organisations

Together, we can strengthen community connection, inspire hope, and change the narrative around su***de, one conversation at a time.
More info via this event link:
https://ow.ly/eiPZ50ZIwqE

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Event in Townsville, QLD, Australia by Out Of The Shadows & Into The Light Townsville on Thursday, September 10 2026

02/09/2026

People respond in different ways to witnessing a su***de and it is important to know that whatever you're feeling is likely a normal response to an incredibly difficult situation.

StandBy has developed a free resource that provides information and support for people who may have:

• Witnessed a su***de death
• Arrived on the scene of a su***de or were almost involved in the scene of a su***de
• Heard/read a detailed account of a su***de

The resource explains that feelings such as shock, fear, confusion, numbness, and detachment are normal and that you may experience intense and sometimes overwhelming emotions as you process what has happened.

Download the free leaflet: https://ow.ly/lq3g50Zo9l0

Or to find more free resources visit: https://ow.ly/gIxl50Zo9l1

If you need immediate assistance contact:
Lifeline on 13 11 14
Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636
QLife on 1800 184 527
13 Yarn on 13 92 76
If you or someone you are with is in need of immediate support please call 000 (Triple Zero.)

If you need support for su***de loss, anywhere in Australia, call StandBy on 1300 727 247.

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01/09/2026

Victoria: This World Su***de Prevention Day, Switchboard will be holding a Remembering Rainbow event at Collingwood Town Hall.

They invite you to come along and support, creating a ribbon for a loved one, or showing your solidarity for those we have lost to su***de in the LGBTIQA+ community. To close the evening, they will have lived experience speakers and will be hosting a short ceremony.

Where: Collingwood Town Hall, 140 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford, 3067
When: Thursday September 10th, 6PM - 8PM
Who can attend: Anyone who would like to honour LGBTIQA+ lives to su***de.
You may bring along anyone you would like to have with you to be part of this evening.

Register: https://ow.ly/RAHv50ZEnlM

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Image: Switchboard

30/08/2026

Coming up soon on 10 September, communities, organisations and governments across Australia and around the globe come together to mark World Su***de Prevention Day.

It is a time to reflect, connect, and continue our shared commitment to preventing su***de and promoting hope.

Led by the International Association for Su***de Prevention (IASP), and Su***de Prevention Australia, this year’s theme, ‘Changing the Narrative on Su***de’, challenges us to transform how we think and talk about su***de.
It's also a time to reflect on the lives lost to su***de and support those bereaved and impacted. Behind every number is a person, a friend, a colleague, a community with a story to share.

🗓️Mark you calendars or find an event in your local area to participate in.
To learn more visit:
https://ow.ly/U4UE50ZEn9X
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29/08/2026

💙 Hope is growing in Normanton.
After a community-led campaign, a Blue Tree now stands proudly in Normanton's main street, symbolising hope, connection and the importance of talking about mental health and su***de postvention support.

More than 150 community members came together to celebrate the unveiling with food, live entertainment and cultural performances.
StandBy Western QLD was honoured to support the community throughout this meaningful project. If you need support please call 1300 727 247.

StandBy is delivered by UnitingCare Qld in Western Qld.
📷StandBy Western QLD staff Lorna Glover and Trent Harvison attending the event, as well as the Blue Tree in all of it’s glory in Normanton’s main street

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28/08/2026

Join Switchboard as we come together on unceded Wurundjeri Country to honour and remember LGBTIQA+ people whose lives have ended through su***de.

🕘 Thursday 10 September, 6PM - 8PM
📍 Collingwood Town Hall, Abbotsford VIC
📨 RSVP via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/remembering-rainbow-lgbtiqa-memorial-for-world-su***de-prevention-day-tickets-1998343151159

World Su***de Prevention Day, held annually on September 10, is an important opportunity for LGBTIQA+ communities and our supporters to unite in action toward preventing su***de. At Switchboard, we know the power of community spaces to come together in the face of loss and generate hope through action.

Ceremony and ritual are woven into the fabric of LGBTIQA+ histories. As part of this gathering, a memorial ceremony will be held where we tie ribbons on the Remembering Rainbow, inviting people to say the names of LGBTQIA+ folks they are remembering.

There will also be an opportunity to hear from LGBTIQA+ lived experience speakers and the Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities, Joe Ball.

We will have volunteer-guided craft activities available on the day, including embroidering / sewing the names of LGBTIQA+ people who have died by su***de onto ribbons for the Remembering Rainbow.

You may wish to attend simply to be in a LGBTIQA+ space, drink tea, have nibbles and connect with community. We welcome you to use this space as you need.

If you are unable to make it and would like to tie a ribbon, please write to us at [email protected] and we will tie one on for you and send you a photo.

28/08/2026

💜 Today is Wear It Purple Day! 💜
This year's theme, Colours of Courage, celebrates the many ways LGBTQIA+SB young people, allies and communities show courage every day.

Courage isn't only about big moments. It can be speaking up, creating change, living authentically, asking for support, standing beside someone, or choosing pride and hope when being yourself doesn't always feel easy.

Let's celebrate diversity, inclusion, acceptance and belonging, and continue creating spaces where everyone feels safe to be themselves.

Learn more about this important day here: https://www.wearitpurple.org/wear-it-purple-day-2026