Gippsland PHN are seeking a proven performer in suicide prevention to develop a sustainable postvention model for Gippsland.

Postvention is a form of suicide prevention that involves an integrated systematic response after a suicide and is achieved through the provision of a range of activities that aim to support people and communities impacted by the suicide and reduce the risk of further suicides occurring. Those in the community who are impacted are identified and offered appropriate support. This may involve referral for counselling, the provision of relevant resources, group debriefing, a community information session or other education.

Postvention Coordination can include the activation of a collaborative postvention response group that ensures that there are no gaps in response and similarly that there is no duplication in response. Through this, individuals in distress can be recognised and supported, those in leadership positions can feel more confident and supported in their response and communication, and the possibility of further suicide is reduced.

Gippsland PHN's total budget for this procurement, including all related expenditure, is up to approximately $90,000.00 (excluding GST) over the full contract term from early September 2024 to the 30 June 2025.

An online information session will be held via Zoom on 22 July, 2024 from 11:00am to 12.00pm to discuss in more detail the opportunity and the specifications. Participants can register to attend by following the link click here

All enquiries should be directed to the Online Question Forum in the TenderLink portal in the first instance or emailed to procurement@gphn.org.au