Bereavement Support

Grief is a natural response to the loss of an important person in our life. To assist those that may be looking for support and assistance listed below are a series of links to organisations that can help.

Many families find this type of bereavement support very helpful especially during the first year after the death of a loved one. 

Australian Funeral Directors Association –  http://www.afda.org.au - (03) 9859 9966

Lifeline – 13 11 14 - www.lifeline.org.au

Mensline – 1300 789 978 - www.mensline.org.au 

The Sanctuary Counselling Centre – (03) 5222 6969

Catholic Care – www.centacare.org.au 

The Wesley Centre for Life Enrichment – (03) 5229 0719 or individual counselling (03) 5222 4104 - www.wesleychurchgeelong.net 

Bethany Community Support – (03) 5278 8122 – www.bethany.org.au 

Barwon Health – Bereavement Groups Program - (03) 5260 3520 – www.barwonhealth.org.au

Hope Bereavement Care – (03) 5226 7269 during business hours or 1800 240 400 for afterhours and 24 hour crisis counselling - www.bereavement.org.au

The Compassionate Friends – (03) 5243 6906 www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au 

Empty Arms: Parent Support Group –  (03) 5226 7269

Sids and Kids Parent Support Group – (03) 5264 1070 - www.sidsandkids.org  

Australian Multiple Birth Association – (03) 5221 6501

Industrial Death Support & Advocacy – (03) 5256 2614 or (03) 5256 2506

Road Trauma Support Team – 1300 367 797

Alzheimer’s Australia Vic – (03) 5229 6979 – www.alzheimersonline.org 

Beyond Blue – www.beyonblue.org.au

Youth Beyond Blue – www.youthbeyondblue.com or Fact Sheet 16 – Dealing with Loss and Grief – www.youthbeyondblue.com/factsheets-and-info 

Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement – www.grief.org.au

Aged Care Australia – www.agedcareaustralia.gov.au or Loss and Grief visit: http://bit.ly/tjaCXb 

The Australian Institute for Loss and Grief – www.lossandgrief.com.au

National Association for Loss & Grief (NSW) – www.nalag.org.au 

Child and Youth Health – Young Adult Health – www.cyh.com or Loss and Grief http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetails.aspx?p=240&np=298&id=2104 

Australian Child & Adolescent Trauma, Loss & Grief – www.earlytraumagrief.anu.edu.au