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Grief Support Resources
Every person reacts differently to loss and every person will display their grief differently. You may feel alone, helpless and at a complete loss of what to do and just getting up in the morning can seem like a monumental task. However we know also that in time you will be able to look back and see how each tiny step became the foundations of future hope and possibilities.
- Lifeline: 13 11 14
- Beyond Blue: Information and support on mental health.
- Black Dog Institute: Information on symptoms, treatment and prevention of depression and bipolar disorder.
- Mindspot: A free service for Australian adults who are experiencing difficulties with anxiety, stress, depression and low mood.
- NALAG Centre for Loss & Grief: Grief Support line: (02) 6882 9222
- Australian Psychological Society: 1800 333 497. Can provide a list of registered psychologists offering counselling services.
- Kids' Helpline: 1800 551 800. A free, private and confidential, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25.
- 1800RESPECT: Confidential information, counselling and support service open 24 hours to support people impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse.
- Relationships Australia 1300 364 277. A provider of relationship support services for individuals, families and communities.
- SANE Australia 1800 18 7263. Information about mental illness, treatments, where to go for support and help carers.
- Support after Suicide. Information, resources, counselling and group support to those bereaved by suicide. Education and professional development to health, welfare and education professionals.
- Red Nose Grief and Loss (formerly SIDS and Kids): 1300 308 307 (24/7).
- The Compassionate Friends: 1300 064 068. Offering Support and information to those who have lost a child (any age) or grandchild to death. Also offering some sibling groups.
- Cancer Council Australia: 13 11 20. Nurses and health professionals offering support to anyone affected by cancer.
For more comprehensive information on grief, you can visit the MyGriefAssist website.
This information is based on our interactions with grieving families and resources we have collected over the years.
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