Welcome message	Hello, [Name]. Welcome to the SignPost study. You will receive a series of text messages from us over the next 6 weeks. Remember, crisis services are always available. Lifeline‐ 13 11 14; Suicide Call Back Service‐ 1300 659 467 If you would like to find out more information about the study, please go to [Webpage]. We hope you find the messages useful and look forward to your feedback. Warm regards, SignPost Research Team. Opt out of future text messages here: [link]
Message 1	Hi, [Name]. It's the SignPost Team here. Grief affects everyone differently. Feelings can be intense and unpredictable. You may feel shocked, angry, guilty, numb, relieved, despairing or even as if everything is not real. Whatever feelings you are having are ok and they can change over time. If you would like to find out more about grief after suicide, please go to: [Grief after suicide webpage] Sometimes talking to someone about how you are feeling can be helpful. Information about relevant services are here: [Webpage]. If you need crisis support call Lifeline on 13 11 14 Opt out of future text messages here: [link]
Message 2	Hi, [Name]. It's the SignPost Team here. There are many practical challenges that come up after a person has died by suicide. You are often dealing with unfamiliar and confusing legal and financial processes that are difficult to navigate. If you would like some help with challenges, such as the coroners' process, finances and supporting your children while grieving, please follow this link: [Webpage]. If you need crisis support call Lifeline on 13 11 14 Opt out of future text messages here: [link]
Message 3	Hi, [Name]. It's the SignPost Team here. Sometimes relationships with others change after a person has died by suicide. There are many reasons why. Sometimes, people grieve differently, are unkind or insensitive or others can withdraw or avoid contact because they do not know what to say. Sometimes relationships grow stronger after a death. Having relationships change at the same time as living with grief is hard. Remember, if something isn't working for you, it is ok to tell the other person or to limit contact. If you would like more information about relationships after suicide, please go to [Webpage]. If you need crisis support call Lifeline on 13 11 14 Opt out of future text messages here: [link]
Message 4	Hi, [Name]. It's the SignPost Team here. Sometimes after a person has died by suicide, you may experience extremely low moods or may even have thoughts about suicide. This is not uncommon. If this happens for you, it is important to let others know. You are not alone and there is help available. Talking to a trusted person, a GP, Lifeline or the Suicide Call Back Service are all good places to start. Lifeline‐ 13 11 14; Suicide Call Back Service‐ 1300 659 467 Follow this link for more information: [Webpage] Opt out of future text messages here: [link]
Message 5	Hi, [Name]. It's the SignPost Team here. After losing a person to suicide, resuming routines and returning to work or school can be challenging. You may feel unable to keep up with doing the things that keep you well. Taking care of yourself and your well‐being is extremely important and even little things can make a difference. Things like taking time out for yourself, staying connected with people you care about, trying to eat well, staying hydrated, exercising and not using drugs and alcohol can all be helpful. For some other ideas, follow this link: [Webpage]. If you need crisis support call Lifeline on 13 11 14 Opt out of future text messages here: [link]
Message 6	Hi, [Name]. It's the SignPost Team here. It can feel very lonely after a suicide. Many people find it helpful to hear from and talk with others who have been through similar experiences. To hear from others or to find out more about connecting with others who have lost a person to suicide, follow this link: [Webpage]. If you need crisis support call Lifeline on 13 11 14 Opt out of future text messages here: [link]
Message 7	Hi, [Name]. It's the SignPost Team here. There is no right way to grieve and different things work for different people. Some people find it useful to talk with others. Often this is with family and friends. Sometimes it is also helpful to talk with someone who is not connected to your social world. This is where peer and professional support can help. For information on the different professional supports available, follow this link: [Webpage]. If you need crisis support call Lifeline on 13 11 14 Opt out of future text messages here: [link]
Ending message	Hi, [Name]. It's the SignPost Team here. Thank you for your participation in the SignPost study. This is the end of the text message intervention. You will shortly receive a link to the feedback survey which will help us understand whether the text messages were helpful or not and where you can let us know what you thought of them. Remember, if it would help to talk to someone about how you are traveling, there are support services available. Lifeline‐ 13 11 14; Beyond Blue‐ 1300 22 4636. We appreciate your time in supporting this project and look forward to your feedback. Warm regards, The SignPost Research Team.