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Mental health support following the Bondi attack

If you are feeling distressed, help is available. Learn about mental health supports available to you and people that you care about.

Counselling

StandBy - suicide postvention support program

About this service

StandBy is one of Australia’s leading suicide postvention programs dedicated to assisting people and communities bereaved or impacted by suicide. StandBy is accessible 7 days a week, providing free face-to-face or telephone support at a time and place that is best for each individual.

This service may help:

  • Support for those experiencing suicide loss
  • Free community workshops to help communities support one another
  • Free support tailored to each individual's needs

Service for

Anyone in need

Cost

Free

Availability

7 Days: 6am - 10pm

Duration

Service over multiple sessions (e.g. online course)

Engagement

Delivered by a registered counsellor, Supported by a trained provider, Supported by trained peer worker