Thirrili - Indigenous Suicide Postvention Service

28/08/2026

Thank you for being part of the conversation!

Today, mob and allies from across the country and internationally joined us for Thirrili’s Healing-Centred Approaches to Su***de Prevention and Postvention webinar.

A heartfelt thank you to Professor Pat Dudgeon AM, Associate Professor Clinton Schultz and Tanja Hirvonen for sharing their knowledge, experience and wisdom, and to Shen’e Clemments for facilitating this important yarn.

Some powerful reflections we’re taking with us:

💬 Cultural safety requires lifelong learning — and we need to keep having conversations that matter.

💬 Cultural responsiveness starts with understanding ourselves — our worldviews, experiences and how they shape the way we engage with others.

💬 Workforce wellbeing must be front and centre — creating culturally safe, supportive environments for the people doing this important work.

Thank you to everyone who joined, asked questions and contributed to the conversation.

Throughout September, we’ll be sharing key moments and reflections from today’s yarn as part of Su***de Prevention Awareness Month.

The conversation doesn’t end here — to be continued...

***dePreventionMonth

27/08/2026

Don't miss out!

Join us tomorrow for Thirrili's national webinar as we mark World Su***de Prevention Month and this year's theme, Changing the Narrative.

Hear from leading First Nations experts as they share how culturally grounded, healing-centred approaches to su***de prevention and postvention are strengthening Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Please note, this webinar will not be recorded, making this a special opportunity to join the conversation live, listen, learn and connect.

📅 Friday 28 August 2026
🕚 12:30pm – 1:30pm (AEST - Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria)
💻 Online via Microsoft Teams
🎟️ Register now: https://tinyurl.com/4u8pr8vz

***dePreventionMonth

25/08/2026

Changing the narrative can be done by embracing tools that strengthen connection, choice and culturally safe support — including digital technology.

Check out WellMob’s deadly practical tips and digital resource guidance, supporting workers to confidently use digital SEWB resources alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. 👇🏾

20/08/2026

📣 Panel Announcement!

Introducing our deadly CEO of Thirrili, Tanja Hirvonen, as the final panellist for our upcoming Healing-Centred Approaches to Su***de Prevention and Postvention webinar.

A Jaru and Bunuba woman, Tanja is a clinical psychologist whose work spans Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and emotional wellbeing, trauma-informed practice, su***de prevention and culturally safe mental health care.

With extensive experience in clinical practice, research and leadership, Tanja has dedicated her career to strengthening culturally responsive systems and walking alongside communities to support healing after su***de loss.

📅 Friday 28 August 2026
🕚 12:30pm – 1:30pm (AEST - Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria)
💻 Online via Microsoft Teams
🎟️ Register now: https://tinyurl.com/4u8pr8vz

Together, we can change the narrative through connection, culture and community.
***dePreventionMonth

20/08/2026

📣 Panel Announcement!

Introducing our deadly CEO of Thirrili, Tanja Hirvonen, as the final panellist for our upcoming Healing-Centred Approaches to Su***de Prevention and Postvention webinar.

A Jaru and Bunuba woman, Tanja is a clinical psychologist whose work spans Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and emotional wellbeing, trauma-informed practice, su***de prevention and culturally safe mental health care.

With extensive experience in clinical practice, research and leadership, Tanja has dedicated her career to strengthening culturally responsive systems and walking alongside communities to support healing after su***de loss.

📅 Friday 28 August 2026
🕚 12:30pm – 1:30pm (AEST - Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria)
💻 Online via Microsoft Teams
🎟️ Register now: https://tinyurl.com/4u8pr8vz

Together, we can change the narrative through connection, culture and community.

***dePreventionMonth

19/08/2026

Take a moment. 🌿

Breathe. Listen deeply. Connect.

Dadirri reminds us of the power of slowing down, being present and making space to truly listen — to ourselves, to each other and to Country.

Take a few minutes today to pause and listen.

Dr Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr collaborated with Producer and Director, P...

11/08/2026

📣 Panel Announcement!

We're proud to welcome Associate Professor Clinton Schultz as our second panel member for Thirrili's Healing-Centred Approaches to Su***de Prevention and Postvention webinar.

A Gamilaraay man, registered psychologist and internationally recognised researcher, Associate Professor Schultz is a leading voice in Aboriginal social and emotional wellbeing. His award-winning work explores how culture, holistic wellbeing and Indigenous knowledges strengthen culturally safe mental health care, su***de prevention and the wellbeing of Aboriginal health and community workforces.

Drawing on his expertise in psychology, research and community-led practice, Professor Schultz is committed to strengthening culturally safe, healing-centred approaches that empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families and communities.

📅 Friday 28 August 2026
🕚 12:30pm – 1:30pm (AEST - Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria)
💻 Online via Microsoft Teams
🎟️ Register now: https://tinyurl.com/4u8pr8vz

Together, we can change the narrative through connection, culture and community.

***dePreventionMonth

07/08/2026

📣 Panel Announcement!

We're honoured to welcome the incredible Professor Pat Dudgeon AM as a featured panellist for our upcoming national webinar: Healing-Centred Approaches to Su***de Prevention and Postvention.

A Bardi woman from the Kimberley, Professor Dudgeon is a psychologist and professor at The University of Western Australia, and one of Australia's leading voices in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and emotional wellbeing, su***de prevention, and Indigenous-led research.

As Director of the Centre of Best Practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Su***de Prevention and lead Chief Investigator of the national Transforming Indigenous Mental Health and Wellbeing research project, Professor Dudgeon has helped shape community-led approaches to su***de prevention grounded in culture and self-determination.

📅 Friday 28 August 2026
🕚 12:30pm – 1:30pm (AEST – Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria)
💻 Online via Microsoft Teams
🎟️ Register here: https://tinyurl.com/4u8pr8vz

Join Professor Dudgeon as she shares why postvention is prevention, and how culture and community strengthen healing after su***de loss.

***dePreventionMonth

05/08/2026

Join us for a webinar hosted by Thirrili: Healing-Centred Approaches to Su***de Prevention and Postvention.

As part of the 2026 World Su***de Prevention Month theme, Changing the Narrative, this webinar explores how culture, connection and community strengthen healing after su***de loss.

Hear from leading First Nations experts as they share why su***de postvention is a vital part of su***de prevention for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

📅 Friday 28 August 2026
🕚 12:30pm – 1:30pm (AEST - Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria)
💻 Online via Microsoft Teams
🎟️ Register now: https://tinyurl.com/4u8pr8vz

Guest speakers will be announced soon!

***dePreventionMonth

31/07/2026

🎉 Welcome to the Thirrili family!

Congratulate Jermane Herbohn on his appointment as Regional Manager for Queensland.

Jermane is a Ko Ko Muluridji man with cultural connections to the Ku Ku Yalanji, Wakamin Yidindji and Djirrbal peoples, originally from Kuranda and now based in Brisbane.

He brings extensive experience in First Nations leadership, Social and Emotional Wellbeing, su***de prevention, strategic partnerships, stakeholder engagement and program management, with a strong commitment to culturally safe services and better outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.