HELPFUL LINKS

Support when you need it most

In times of grief, people need the acceptance of their emotions for however long it takes for them to heal. If you or anyone you know is in need of help in dealing with a loss, a list of support groups is provided and may be able to help you.

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Beyond Blue

Beyond Blue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.

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Red Nose

Red Nose is Australia’s leading authority on safe sleep and pregnancy, and bereavement support for families affected by the death of a child.

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Sands

Sands is the miscarriage, stillbirth and neonatal death charity. Operating across Australia, supporting anyone affected by the death of a baby.

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Cancer Council

Cancer Council Australia seeks to engage all Australians in our work to reduce the impact of cancer in Australia through advocacy, research, education and support.

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Lifeline

Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.

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Headspace

Headspace provide tailored and holistic mental health support to 12 – 25 year olds. Working with young people to provide support at a crucial time in their lives.

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ACGB

The Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement (ACGB) is the largest provider of grief and bereavement education and support programs in Australia.

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GriefLine

GriefLine listens, cares and supports people experiencing loss and grief, at any stage in life, Australia’s only dedicated loss and grief national telephone counselling service.

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NCCG

The National Centre for Childhood Grief (NCCG) provides loving support in a safe place, where children grieving a death can share their experience & learn to live with its impact on their lives.