Useful resources from external agencies

Pacific suicide postvention: Supporting Pacific Communities

This resource hosted on the Le Va website is based on the voices of families and communities involved in the 'Suicide Postvention: Support for Pacific Communities' Waka Hauora funded project.

Talking with a child about suicide

A resource produced by Australian organisation Conversations Matter, that provides some basic tips for talking with a child about a suicide. It is designed specifically for parents or primary caregivers but the information may be useful for other adults.

A book just for me

Designed by the Australian Support After Suicide Loss Standby Program. This journal is for children under 12 with activities to help children identify their feelings.

My grief journal - for grieving teens

Designed by the Australia Support After Suicide loss Standby Program. This journal is an outlet for teenagers to express their grief, identify their feelings and to identify support and coping options.

How to talk online about someone who has died by suicide

Advice produced by Australian mental health charity Orygen, as part of their #chatsafe campaign safely talking online about someone you know, or a public figure who had died by suicide. Advice on how to look after yourself and your friends when you have these conversations.