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21 Oct 2021
Standby – Support after suicide
24-hour telephone and counselling support and resources for individuals, families, friends, witnesses, first responders and service providers who have been impacted by suicide.
17 Nov 2021
Suicide Callback Service
The suicide callback service provides national 24/7 online and phone counselling, advice, support and resources for anyone experiencing emotional or mental health issues who are at risk of suicide. Support services and resources are also available for family and friends of those living with emotional or mental health challenges or who are bereaved by suicide.
03 Apr 2022
Tasmania Police
Each individual state police jurisdictions will have mental health services for serving police which should include an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) along with other specific services. This may include EAP for transitioning police, former police up to 12 months and services for families. Career Transition services may also be included in some jurisdictions as moving into a new career after serving in the police force impacts mental health outcomes.
17 Nov 2021
The Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement
Located in Victoria, the Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement provides support, programs, workshops, online forums, resources and counselling for individuals and families affected by grief and bereavement whether it be from the death of a loved one or for those suffering illness, infertility or dealing with life challenges.
14 Nov 2022
The Blue knot Foundation – National Centre of Excellence for Complex Trauma
Support Services for survivors and supporters of people living with or effected by complex trauma including resources to empower recovery via a helpline, redress services for those effected by institutionalized child sexual abuse and a national counselling and referral service for disability including educational workshops and resources.
03 Apr 2022
The Change Room
Founded in 2016, this program aims to provide a combination of mental health and resilience training to those people living with physical and emotional injury. With a mix of mentors who include former elite sportsman and physical intelligence experts programs cover information relating to health, nutrition and exercise as a way to heal.
03 Apr 2022
Thompson Institute
Based on the Sunshine Coast, Qld the Thompson Institute is researched based and connected with the University of the Sunshine Coast where they integrate mental health and neurological research, teaching and clinical services. The Emerald proactive mental wellbeing program is available free of charge for those living with a mental health condition and who are striving to find ways to enhance their wellbeing.
03 Apr 2022
TPAV: The Police Association of Victoria
All Australian Police jurisdictions have Police Unions who provide Industrial Relations, Financial and in some state’s welfare and mental health support and services. Assistance for issues relating to workers compensation, legal matters, necessitous circumstances, and career transition may also be available through your state union. Associate membership for former officers is another way to stay connected to support and services post policing.