Welcome To The Flannel Project
Supporting Those Left Behind
A survivor-led charity providing postvention care, connection, and practical support.
Who is a survivor of suicide?
A Survivor of Suicide refers to someone who has lost a loved one to suicide. These individuals, whether family members, close friends, or witnesses, are deeply affected by the loss and often experience complex grief, trauma, and emotional challenges. For veteran survivors of suicide, the impact can be even more profound, as they grapple with both the personal loss and the unique stresses related to military service. These survivors may feel isolated, overwhelmed, or unsure of where to turn for support during their healing journey. The Flannel Project is committed to helping them navigate this difficult process.
The Flannel Project.
The Flannel Project is a postvention registered charity based in Brisbane, Queensland. Our organisation is commitment to aiding survivors of suicide as they navigate the challenging aftermath. We provide essential resources, a compassionate community, raise awareness to support survivors along their path of grief and give them access to vital assistance to cope with their bereavement.
Our Why
Why We Support Veteran Survivors of Suicide?
The impact of veteran suicide is a ripple that never truly fades, it reaches families, friends, and entire communities, leaving heartbreak and questions in its wake.
From 1997 to 2020, more than 1,600 Australian Defence Force members lost their lives to suicide (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare). But these aren’t just numbers. Each one is a name, a story, a mate, a loved one, someone whose absence leaves a space no words can fill.
For every life lost, there are survivors left behind, people carrying the invisible weight of grief, shock, and “what ifs.” Too often, these survivors are left to navigate the hardest days alone, without the support or understanding they need.
At The Flannel Project, we believe no one should walk this path by themselves. Our mission is to stand beside survivors, offering practical support, compassion, and a community that truly understands.
Research shows that for every life lost to suicide, 135 people are directly affected. Since 1997, this means over 216,000 individuals have experienced the profound and heart-breaking impact of veteran suicide.
Flannel Flower Day
Flannel Flower Day is a national day of remembrance held on the winter solstice, honouring veterans lost to suicide and the families, friends, and communities left behind. Grounded in compassion and lived experience, the day creates a quiet, collective moment to acknowledge invisible wounds, reduce stigma, and stand alongside survivors in grief and hope
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