After a suicide loss


The experience following a suicide can be intense, confusing and often overwhelming. There may be a wide range of feelings and thoughts that are difficult to understand and to manage. 

If you're caring for and supporting someone who has lost a loved one to suicide you may feel inadequate / inexperienced / overwhelmed and not know what to say or do.

We have provided some information to help manage the grief and ways to support someone. 

Suicide and grief

Grief in response to suicide can be particularly complicated and it's important not to expect too much of yourself.

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Experiencing trauma after suicide

Many people grieving the loss of someone to suicide also experience the effects of trauma.

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Supporting someone

It’s okay to feel awkward with someone affected by a suicide loss, but don't let it stop you from showing support and show you care.

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Talking to children about a suicide loss

Children and young people have different ways of responding to the loss of a loved one.

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Returning to work

Ensure you have the right information and support to make the return to work.

Support someone return to work

Supporting someone return to work after a suicide loss needs to be handled with care.

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Crisis support

If you are in an emergency, or at immediate risk of harm to yourself or others, please contact emergency services on 000. Other services include:
Lifeline
13 11 14
Suicide Call Back Service
1300 659 467