Growing around grief is a comprehensive postvention toolkit developed by SEMPHN as a direct result of insights from the Victorian Government-funded Suicide Prevention Place-Based trials.
Through this research, SEMPHN identified resource gaps to provide support for people in south east Melbourne affected by suicide and sudden loss. It addresses the complex needs of specific groups, providing practical tools and support to minimise the long-term social, emotional, and financial impact after suicide or sudden loss.
In collaboration with local partners and lived experience experts including Jesuit Social Services (JSS), Youth Support and Advocacy Service (YSAS) and Su-Rose McIntyre; this toolkit comprises a main booklet, plus four supplementary booklets where each book can be used independently, to address the needs of specific groups.
This ground-breaking kit will be an invaluable resource to provide information and practical tools to minimise the impact after suicide.
A toolkit for people bereaved by suicide and sudden loss in South East Melbourne
Supporting someone impacted by suicide or sudden loss
Supporting children and young people affected by sudden loss or suicide
Supporting someone's recovery through suicidal crisis
Responding to suicide and sudden loss: A resource for first responders
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