Guiding Through Grief: Support Services in Australia
Guiding Through Grief: Support Services in Australia
Grieving the loss of a loved one is a challenging journey, but you don't have to navigate it alone. Find solace and support through various counselling services across Australia. Here are some resources to help you cope:
National Bereavement and Support Services:
- Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement: 1800 642 066
- GriefLine Community and Family Services: 1300 845 745
- Grieflink
- Lifeline: 13 11 14
- BeyondBlue: 1300 224 636
- Palliative Care Australia: (02) 6232 4433
- Standby Support: 0429 147 491
- Mensline: 1300 789 978
- Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800
- SANDS: 1300 072 637
- Sids And Kids: 1300 308 307
- 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732
- QLife: 1800 184 527
- National Indigenous Critical Response Service (NICRS): 1800 805 801
Support Services by Region:
Victoria:
- The Compassionate Friends Victoria: (03) 9888 4944 or 1300 064 068
- National Association for Loss and Grief Victoria: (03) 9650 3000 or 1800 100 023
- Palliative Care Victoria: (03) 9662 9644
New South Wales:
- National Association for Loss and Grief (NALG): (02) 6882 9222
- Palliative Care Association NSW: 0403 699 491
- NSW Mental Health Line: 1800 011 511
Australian Capital Territory:
- Canberra Grief Centre: 0409 966 515
- National Association for Loss and Grief ACT: (02) 6292 6847
- ACT Palliative Care Society: (02) 6273 9606
Queensland:
- Salvocareline: 1300 363 622
- The Compassionate Friends (QLD): (07) 3254 2657
- Palliative Care Queensland: (07) 3633 0096
Western Australia:
- The Grief Centre of Western Australia: 0404 658 052
- Palliative Care WA: (08) 9212 4330
Tasmania:
Northern Territory:
- Relationships Australia NT: 1300 364 277
- Palliative Care Northern Territory: (08) 8922 6769
- Anglicare NT: (08) 8985 0000
Remember, it's okay to seek help. Reach out to these services and take the time you need to grieve.