On behalf of our member organisation Switchboard, LGBTIQ+ Health Australia will host the launch of the LGBTIQA+ Suicide Postvention Response Plan. This webinar aims to support the work of LGBTIQ member organisations when responding to the need of people affected by suicide.

LGBTIQ+ Health Australia’s member organisation Switchboard Victoria, conducted evidence-based research with the University of New England to develop a LGBTIQA+ Suicide Postvention Response Plan. The findings offer ways in which locally developed support can be delivered to meet the expressed needs of LGBTIQA+ people affected by suicide death of a LGBTIQ+ person. The report demonstrates how policies, strategies, services and practices can support the bereavement process and promote recovery of a community affected by suicide. The research is funded by the North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network and Pride Foundation Australia.

The webinar content was delivered by Switchboard Victoria on 24 Feb 2021:

Report available here: https://www.switchboard.org.au/suicide-prevention

Speakers:

Presenters Joe Ball and Anna Bernasochi.

Joe Ball is the ever passionate and committed CEO of Switchboard Victoria. Switchboard Victoria is a leading LGBTIQA+ community organisation based in Melbourne on the lands of the Kulin Nation. Switchboard provides peer-driven support services to LGBTIQA+ people, their families and their communities. Joe believes in grass roots solutions to systemic issues and draws upon LGBTIQA+ history and the wisdom of LGBTIQA+ elders to guide their work. In 2020 Joe was honoured as one of the 50 Outstanding LGBTI+ Leaders in Australia. Joe identifies as trans non-binary and uses the pronouns they/them.

Anna Bernasochi is the Suicide Prevention Manager at Switchboard Victoria. Anna is a powerful voice, advocate, researcher, lived experience representative and is recognised for her contributions to the mental health and suicide prevention sectors as an emerging leader. Anna completed the 2019 LGBTIQ+ Leadership Victoria program and in 2020 was awarded one of Out for Australia's 30 Under 30. Anna uses the pronouns she/her.

Wed 24 Feb, 1pm-2pm (AEDT)