Environmental scan of 'postvention after suicide' research, services, and practice guidelines focusing on military, emergency services and their families

This project was partially supported by the Prabha Seshadri Veteran and Emergency Services Mental Health Grant. We acknowledge the work of staff members from Military and Emergency Services Health Australia who were responsible for preparing this Report. These individuals include: Dr Henry Bowen, Mr Murray Nankivell, Ms Kath Whitson, Mr Leo McKensie, and Associate Professor Miranda Van Hooff. We also acknowledge the contributions of students who contributed to this report as part of their placement or internship with Military and Emergency Services Health Australia between 2022 and 2024. These individuals include: Mr Declan Elksnitis, Ms Sylvia Bullmore, Ms Emma O’Brien, Ms Shelby Gourlay, Ms Amelia Hennessy, Ms Eloise Court, Mr Derek Salvo, Mr Pangna Vichet Sam Ath, Mr Ben Hoffman, Ms Ingrid Chizungu.

We would also like to acknowledge the assistance and direction of those who have supported the production of this work. Firstly, our Lived Experience Advisory Committee: Ms Tara Lal, Dr Nikki Jamieson, Ms Gwen Cherne, Ms Michelle Roberts, Mr Tim De Goey, Mr James Maskey, Ms Natasha Grabham, Mr Adam Blatch, Mr Patrick A Manimaran, Ms Bronwen Edwards. Secondly, we’d like to thank those involved in the Key Stakeholder Review of this work.

Finally, we acknowledge those who supported the development of this report. These individuals include Ms Marie Iannos, Dr Karen May, Ms Hannah Bourne, Ms Katrina Davidson.