Grief Support and Resources

Grief is one of the most natural things a human being can experience, and one of the hardest to navigate alone. Whether you've just lost someone or you're supporting a person who has, this page is here to point you in the right direction.

Contact Us
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Where to Begin

For Yourself

  • Griefline: 1300 845 745, free and confidential, 7 days a week

  • Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636, 24/7 mental health support

  • Lifeline: 13 11 14, crisis support available 24/7

  • MensLine Australia: 1300 789 978, 24/7 support specifically for men

There's no right or wrong way to grieve. Some people feel numb. Others feel anger, guilt, or an exhaustion that sleep doesn't fix. Many feel all of these things at once, and in no particular order.

What we do know is that having support around you makes a difference. That might mean leaning on family and friends, connecting with a counsellor, or simply knowing there are people who understand what you're going through.

For Families in Queensland

  • BlueCare Grief and Loss Program: free group sessions across Queensland, call 0417 555 826

  • The Compassionate Friends Queensland: support for bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents, 1300 064 068

  • StandBy QLD: community support for those bereaved by suicide

For Specific Circumstances

  • Red Nose Grief and Loss: 1300 308 307, 24/7 support for families after the unexpected death of a baby or child

  • Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800, free counselling for ages 5 to 25, available 24/7

  • SANDS: 1300 308 307, support for families after miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death

How to Help Someone Who Is Grieving

Sometimes the hardest part is knowing what to do. If someone close to you has lost a loved one, practical help often means more than words. Here are some things that genuinely make a difference:

  • Offer to drive them to appointments or the funeral home. Deep grief affects concentration.

  • Cook a meal and drop it off in containers they don't need to return

  • Offer to handle a load of washing, mow the lawn, or tidy the house

  • Bring practical supplies, extra toilet paper, paper plates, and napkins go a long way when there are people in and out of the house

  • Ask if you can help reply to messages or calls on their behalf

  • Take the kids or the dog out for a few hours so they can have quiet

  • Stay in touch after the funeral. This is when visitors often disappear, and when support is needed most

What Matters Most

Grief doesn't follow a timeline, and there's no finish line you need to reach. What matters is that you don't go through it alone.

If you're not sure where to turn, our team is always happy to help point you in the right direction. It's part of what we're here for.