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Expanding suicide aftercare support

COORDINARE strengthened suicide prevention services across South Eastern NSW by expanding universal aftercare through a partnership with Mission Australia, alongside Grand Pacific Health's existing Next Steps program. 

The enhanced model improves access to free, person-centred support for people following a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis, while increasing regional capacity and strengthening referral pathways.

Mission Australia's Rebuild program delivers additional face-to-face support in Shoalhaven and Goulburn-Mulwaree, helping address local service gaps and ensuring more people can access timely support close to home.

The Rebuild program would ensure accessible support for people after a suicide attempt or crisis, including men and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It also builds pathways to reach those experiencing suicidal distress who seek help through social support services - such as financial aid, relationship support, or unemployment assistance - rather than the health system.

Michele Lanigan

Mission Australia Program Manager

We’re making sure people have access to real, compassionate care in their community when they need it most. The number of deaths by suicide in New South Wales is staggering, so it’s crucially important that we provide services on the ground that can reach people during times of distress.

Fiona Phillips MP

Federal Member for Gilmore

Recovering from a suicidal crisis is incredibly tough, and no one should have to do it alone. The right support can truly make a difference. Feeling seen, heard, and genuinely supported is what helps people take those first steps toward healing and hope.

Liza Butler MP

State Member for South Coast

Mission Australia's Rebuild program complements the support provided by Grand Pacific Health’s Next Steps program, which has been operating for more than seven years and has developed strong referral pathways with mental health services. Both services are based on the emerging evidence for peer work in helping people with suicidality on their recovery journey.

Prudence Buist

COORDINARE CEO

Delivered by peer workers and care coordinators, universal aftercare provides rapid follow-up support tailored to each individual's needs, helping people stay safe, connect with health and community supports, and move from crisis toward recovery and long-term wellbeing.

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