Overview
A range of services are available to support you and your family and friends after someone has died.
Carer services
| Practical information, resources and counselling for carers. | |
| Young Carers Network | Support for young people under 25 caring for a family member or friend. |
Counselling and support services
| Australian Psychological Society | Use the “Find a Psychologist” search to look for someone in your area. |
| Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 |
24-hour telephone counselling service; online and email counselling available 7 days a week. |
| Canteen 1800 835 932 |
Supports young people aged 12–25 affected by their own or a close family member’s cancer diagnosis. |
| Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 |
Telephone and online counselling service and crisis support for young people aged 5–25. |
| 24-hour telephone crisis support and suicide prevention service. | |
| Redkite 1800 592 410 |
Offers financial, emotional and educational support for people with cancer aged up to 18, as well as their families and networks. |
| Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 |
24-hour telephone and online counselling for people affected by suicide. |
Grief-specific services
| Feel the Magic 1300 602 465 |
In person and online camps and grief resources for kids aged 7–18 after the death of a parent, guardian or sibling. |
| Grief Australia | Resources for people experiencing grief. |
| GriefLine 1300 845 745 |
Telephone and online counselling service and support groups for all Australians who have experienced a loss. |
| GriefLink | Online information for the bereaved and grieving, carers, friends and colleagues. |
| Red Nose Grief and Loss 1300 308 307 |
Online and telephone support for anyone affected by the death of a baby or child. |
| The Compassionate Friends Australia 1300 064 068 |
24-hour grief telephone support, YouTube channel, support groups, online information, one-on-one peer support. |
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