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Counselling Support After Suicide provides counselling to individuals, couples and families who are bereaved by suicide.

Support Groups Support After Suicide facilitates a number of regular support groups and programs for people bereaved by suicide to find connection and support.

LGBTQIA+ Communities Support After Suicide partners with Switchboard Victoria to provide a range of services for LGBTQIA+ people bereaved by suicide.

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Talking to Children Children may experience grief differently to adults and do not always have the words to express their feelings. It is important to communicate clearly, openly and honestly with children after a loss to suicide.

Guilt and responsibility In grief, particularly following a suicide, it is not uncommon to experience feelings of guilt. These feelings can be very uncomfortable and distressing.

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World Suicide Prevention Day 2026 Community Events

World Suicide Prevention Day Events 2026

Publication date: 21 August 2026

Thur 10 Sept

Switchboard Vic - Remembering Rainbow LGBTIQA+ Memorial

Switchboard Victoria invites their communities to come together to remember and pay tribute to LGBTIQA+ people whose lives have ended through suicide in Collingwood on World Suicide Prevention Day.
Find out more and register
Thur 10 Sept

Horsham - Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Awareness Walk

On Thursday, September 10 at 5.15pm, the Horsham community will come together to raise awareness, break the stigma surrounding mental health, and honour the lives of those we have lost.
Visit the Facebook event page for more details
Sat 12 Sept

Ballarat - Out of The Shadows Walk

The Ballarat and District Suicide Awareness Network invite you to gather to remember those lost to suicide. It is a gentle walk through the Botanical Gardens of Lake Wendouree, pausing at reflection points on the way, then gathering together to watch the sun rise.
Follow their Facebook page for updates
Sat 12 Sept

Benalla - March Across the Monash

Join the Benalla Suicide Prevention and Awareness Network to march across the Monash Bridge in support of those in the community touched by suicide.
View the event flyer here
Sun 13 Sept

Melbourne CBD - Suicide Awareness Community Walk

Hosted by Support After Suicide and Lifeline, the event includes a short 1km walk around Flagstaff Gardens, a ribbon-tying ceremony, an opportunity to gather, connect and contemplate, and a reading of the Memorial Roll.
Find out more and register for memorial roll call
Sun 13 Sept

Mornington - Walk for Suicide Prevention

Hosted by Chasing Change and Mornington Peninsula Shire, the event includes guest speakers, a memorial roll call and a short walk around Mornington Park, including the tying of ribbons to the fence.
Find out more and register for memorial roll call
Sun 13 Sept

Geelong - SPAN Awareness Walk

Hosted by SPAN Geelong, this walk is a safe, welcoming and supportive space for people bereaved by suicide, walking together in memory of loved ones, reducing the stigma, raising awareness, and connecting with others. *Note new location at Eastern Gardens
Find out more and register for memorial roll call
Sun 13 Sept

Macedon Ranges - Suicide Prevention Walk

Join the Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevention Action Group (MRSPAG) as we come together to recognise World Suicide Prevention Day and help raise awareness of suicide prevention, hope, and community connection.
Click here to find out more and to register
Sun 13 Sept

Goulburn Valley Suicide Awareness Walk

Starting in Yea and walking the Rail Trail Loop, GVSAG invites you to walk to remember those lost, raise awareness, reduce stigma, and support our local community.
Find out more at GVSAG Facebook page
Sun 13 Sept

Musicland Fawkner - Annual Suicide Awareness Fundraiser

One of our amazing volunteers Helen, with support from Musicland Fawkner, is organising this afternoon of music to raise money for Support After Suicide.
Find out more by visiting Musicland's event page
Sat 19 Sept

Lillian - Walk in Her Memory, Brighton Baths

Frances, Neil and Margaux are walking in memory of their daughter and sister, Lillian, and invite our Support After Suicide community to join them at Brighton Beach for a 10km walk.
Click here to find out more

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