Mission Australia's Rebuild program is now providing additional free support services to help people following a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis in South Eastern NSW.  

Acting CEO for COORDINARE Melissa Neal said, “As an additional provider, Mission Australia's Rebuild program complements the support provided by Grand Pacific Health (GPH)'s Next Steps program, which has been operating for more than seven years and has developed strong referral pathways with mental health services.    

"Our partnership with Mission Australia and GPH harnesses the unique strengths of each organisation. Both services are based on the emerging evidence for peer work in helping people with suicidality on their recovery journey through connection, compassion and tailored support. Rebuild will deliver life-saving impacts, especially through expanded face-to-face support in Shoalhaven and Goulburn-Mulwaree,” said Ms Neal.  

Michele Lanigan, Program Manager, from Mission Australia said the Rebuild program ensures accessible support for people after a suicide attempt or crisis, including men and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It also builds pathways to reach those experiencing suicidal distress who seek help through social support services - such as financial aid, relationship support, or unemployment assistance - rather than the health system.  

Ms Lanigan added, “In aftercare services, a support coordinator or peer worker provides tailored support based on an individual’s needs and goals for up to three months. This includes developing safety and support plans and connecting them with formal or informal supports to address the drivers of suicidal distress and contribute to long-term recovery.”  

In NSW more than 850 people die from suicide each year and it is estimated that during that time another 25,000 will make a suicide attempt. Over 50% of people who die by suicide do not interact with the public health system in the year prior to death, highlighting the importance of finding new ways to reach people in distress.    

Funding for aftercare services is provided under the bilateral and co-funding agreement between the Australian and NSW governments. 

COORDINARE is committed to strengthening mental health and suicide prevention services across South Eastern NSW, and to supporting collaboration between experienced local providers to deliver effective care.  It is proud to partner with Mission Australia to deliver improved outcomes for all people at increased risk of suicide in the region.  

Referrals to the Rebuild program are accepted from clinicians, organisations, or individuals via email rebuild@missionaustralia.com.au, phone +61 459 598 958, or online referral form Rebuild Referral Form.