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The service is for

  • Individuals and whānau who would benefit from brief therapeutic support focused on bereavement by suicide
  • Anyone bereaved by suicide at any stage in their life. Under 16 year olds will need a trusted adult to support them to participate.

Further information about the service can be found in the information sheets. 

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To refer yourself click here.

To refer some one else please fill in the online referral form below.

Or if you would like assistance with a referral please:

Thank you for your referral to Aoake te Rā: Bereaved by Suicide service.  Please note that the 16th-20th Dec is our last full working week for the year. We look forward to responding to your referral when the service re-opens on 6th January 2025 but please do be aware that it might take longer than usual to get back to you during January.

Referral Information

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Bereaved Person's Contact Information

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Bereaved Person's Demographic Information

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If the referred person is aged under 16 years, please include name and contact details of legal guardians/parents/caregivers

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Key Information about the Bereavement

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Once referral is confirmed contact with the bereaved will be initiated within 3 working days.

If we have been unable to connect with the bereaved within a fortnight, we will get back to you and let you know.

All information collected by Aoake te Rā is confidential and for the purposes of providing the Services as outlined. For more detailed information please see our organisational Privacy Policy. 

If you are unable to fill in the referral form online it can be downloaded here and sent to referrals@aoake-te-ra.org.nz