Begin Your Journey With Second Steps

Supporting survivors of a suicide attempt

We're with you every step of the way

We know the power of support, understanding, and connection after a suicide attempt

We believe every individual should have the opportunity to feel heard, understood, and supported after a suicide attempt. We know this can be achieved when we make real connections between individuals who have shared a similar journey. The connections you make and the support you receive, through Second Steps, will help reignite your hope for a future you create.

Our Story

Every journey begins with a single step

The story of our founder was the birthplace for Second Steps. After experiencing several suicide attempts, often left without support and feeling hopeless and helpless, Amber connected with a number of peers and professionals and identified a need for better supports for individuals after a suicide attempt.

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Amber's journey inspired our vision at Second Steps: To provide support to individuals most at risk of suicide in an effort to reduce the rate of subsequent attempts and reduce the rate of suicides in Australia.

Meet our Peer Support Team

Who are our Peer Support People?

Our Peer Support People are peers with a combination of personal lived experience and professional expertise who can empathise with the challenges you face.

Peer Support People will walk alongside you on your journey to: 

• Help you feel heard and understood

• Let you feel supported

• Provide you with a safe, stigma-free space to share

• Partner with you to identify and achieve your goals 

• Educate you to help you better manage your own wellbeing

• Assist you to connect with additional supports

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