Manual of Resources for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention

What do we tell the children when someone dies?

Short resource for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, not specific to suicide deaths.

Source: Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council (South Australia)

More Suggested Resources

The Break It Down video project, with youth in North Queensland, includes original music and stories of cultural connection from five communities. All the videos are also available through the Hitnet kiosk and wifi service for remote communities which may not have regular internet access. Break It Down is a project of North Queensland Primary Health Network, with Desert Pea Media. Short film about the 2004 death in custody of Mulrunji Doomadgee, narrated by his family and Bwgcolman community members, describing the impact on the community and their strength, connection and healing.

Short text and pictorial resource about feelings and adjustment after losing someone to suicide. Source: Yarrabah Council and community (North Queensland)

Short film about an Aboriginal boy who is dealing with depression as a result of his cousin’s suicide, and how he finds help. Source: Mental Health First Aid Australia

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