Thirrili - Indigenous Suicide Postvention Service

30/04/2026

It’s been a big three days at the National Su***de Prevention Conference 2026.

Across the conference, one thing was clear — lived experience is so important in our workforce and decision-making.

Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social and Emotional Wellbeing workforce is not separate from the communities we support - holding space for others starts with being supported ourselves.

A special mention to the Tiwi Islands mob, who so generously shared their culture and an incredible healing song that truly moved everyone.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to yarn, connect and learn more about our work. We’re grateful for the conversations and connections made.

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28/04/2026

This week we’re at the 2026 National Su***de Prevention Conference.

If you’re attending, come yarn with the Thirrili team at our stall learn more about our work and check resources.

We’re also proud to have our CEO Tanja Hirvonen presenting Together We Heal: Leadership in Indigenous Su***de Prevention, exploring culture, kinship, lived experience and collective healing — and why Postvention is Prevention.

Together, through United Voices, Brighter Futures, we can help ensure no family or community walks alone.

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16/04/2026

We’re growing our team at Thirrili 💙

We’re currently recruiting for the following roles across our national team:

✨ Director of Service Delivery (Identified)
📍 National (based in QLD, NSW or ACT)

✨ Regional Team Leader (Identified)
📍 SA-based (Remote)
📅 Parental leave cover (up to 12 months)

✨ Admin Support Officer (Identified or Non-Identified)
📍 National (Remote)
⏰ Part-time

If you’re passionate about walking alongside individuals, families and communities impacted by su***de and traumatic loss, we’d want to hear from you.

Join a team grounded in culture, community and care — making a real difference across the country.

👉 Find out more and apply: https://thirrili.com.au/job-vacancies/

16/04/2026

📍 Mildura and Mallee — Safe Yarns, Strong Spirit!

Join us for a yarning circle — a safe space to share, listen and connect.

Stay for a BBQ with music, face painting for the kids, and time together as community.

You don’t have to carry grief and loss alone — we’re here to walk with you.

📍 Mildura
📅 Wednesday 6 May 2026
🕐 Yarning Circles: 1pm – 4pm
🔥 BBQ: 5pm – 6:30pm

📞 24/7 Support Line: 1800 805 801

Thirrili is Australia's leading Indigenous postvention service, supporting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander individuals, families & communities impacted by loss from su***de or other fatal traumatic incidents.

24/7 Support: 1800 805 801

02/04/2026

Our office is closed for Easter, but our support line is aways open 🐰

Thirrili’s 24/7 Postvention Support Line remains open right throughout the Easter break, with a dedicated team available to support individuals, families and communities impacted by su***de or other traumatic loss.

If you or someone you know needs support, we encourage you to reach out:
📞 Thirrili Support Line: 1800 805 801
📞 13YARN – 13 92 76
📞 Brother to Brother – 1800 435 799
📞 Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800

Wishing you a safe, restful and supported break —you’re not alone! 💙

30/03/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Australian Indigenous Psychologists Association for hosting another powerful conference on beautiful Kaurna Country ✨

Last week, more than 500 people gathered from across the country — bringing together community members, First Nations Community Controlled Organisations, mental health practitioners, lived experience advocates, researchers and policymakers.

Our team shared some incredible yarns at our stall. These moments allow us to connect, strengthen partnerships, and refill our cups so we can continue walking alongside mob.

There’s something deeply moving about being surrounded by people who walk alongside communities with care and commitment through grief, loss and healing 💙

23/03/2026

📣 We’re excited to be at the National Indigenous Mental Health and Su***de Prevention Conference 2026 hosted by Australian Indigenous Psychologists Association this week in Adelaide on Kaurna Country!

Come visit our stall to meet the team, connect, and explore how we’re supporting culturally grounded approaches to mental health, wellbeing, and community‑led solutions.

📍 Stamford Grand Adelaide Hotel, Glenelg
📅 24 to 26 March 2026

See you there! ✨

18/03/2026

We're going to the Closing the Gap Day on Kaurna Yerta - Join Us!

We’re excited to be coming back again and connecting with the Adelaide community.

If you’re heading along, make sure you stop by for a yarn — we’d love to connect. 👋🏽

17/03/2026

Big love to Yamandhu Marang and the Wagga Wagga community for opening their hearts and generously sharing why it’s so important to remember our loved ones!

Your words carry strength, connection and healing ❤️

16/03/2026

Thirrili's CEO, Tanja Hirvonen, will be sharing key insights this Thursday at the online launch of the 2026 Close the Gap Report.

Tune in to hear Thirrili's perspective on Indigenous mental health, community wellbeing, and the work we are all doing to make a difference.

Date: Thursday, March 19
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Register for online event here - https://bit.ly/3Ms2E30

Don’t miss it — tune in and be part of the conversation!

14/03/2026

On Friday afternoon, our NSW team joined the Murra Yarra Healing Walk in Wagga Wagga. With clear skies above, we walked together in quiet strength to honour and remember our loved ones lost to su***de.

There are no perfect words to describe how days like these help us grieve and heal — as individuals, as families, and as a community.

Being on Country, surrounded by mob, sharing yarns and holding space for one another, reminds us we are not alone in our grief.

Thank you to the Wagga Wagga community for welcoming us so warmly, and a big congratulations to Yamandhu Marang for hosting such a beautiful event.

We carry our loved ones with us — always. ❤️

11/03/2026

Tomorrow our NSW team will be attending the Murra Yarra Speak Out Speak Loud Healing Walk – Join Us!

We’re excited to be coming back and connecting with the Wagga Wagga community again.

If you’re heading along, make sure you stop by for a yarn — we’d love to connect. 👋🏽