Support & Resources
Grief affects everyone differently and there is no single way to move through it.
For some people, support comes from family and friends. Others may find it helpful to speak with a counsellor, join a support group, or read the experiences of others who have faced loss.
The resources below are provided as starting points for those seeking guidance or support.
Support Services
If you feel you would benefit from speaking with someone, the following organisations provide confidential support.
Lifeline Australia
13 11 14
24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention.
Beyond Blue
1300 224 636
Support for anxiety, depression and mental health.
Griefline
1300 845 745
National grief support and counselling service.
The Salvation Army Care Line
1300 36 36 22
Practical Services
Some families may also need assistance with practical matters following a death.
Services Australia (Centrelink)
132 300
Information about bereavement payments, pensions, and notifying government services after a death.
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
133 254
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages
1300 655 236
Reading and Resources
Many people find comfort in books that explain grief or share the experiences of others.
Some widely respected titles include:
On Grief and Grieving – Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and David Kessler
The Year of Magical Thinking – Joan Didion
Bearing the Unbearable – Joanne Cacciatore
It’s OK That You’re Not OK – Megan Devine
Grief Works – Julia Samuel
These books explore grief from different perspectives and may offer comfort, understanding, or simply the reassurance that what you are feeling is normal.
Coping with Grief - Dianne McKissock & Mal McKissock
A Gentle Guide To Writing a Eulogy
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