This category lists professional counsellors, pastoral and religious support providers, companions and support groups who can assist the dying person to stay in control over treatment and carer decisions, to deal with fear, loneliness, vulnerability and to reach acceptance, peace, emotional and spiritual easement.
Bereavement service providers also specialise in assisting the bereaved to deal with grief from the loss of a loved one and to go through a painful but a natural and healing grieving process.
The Compassionate Friends Victoria
Canterbury, VIC 3126
The Compassionate Friends is a Victorian mutual support organisation supporting bereaved parents, siblings & grandparents following the death of a child at any age and from any cause. Services include Supports Groups across Victoria, 24 hour telephone support answered by bereaved parents, grief information and seminars, library, Annual Compassionate Employer Awards.
Sos Survivors Of Suicide Bereavement Association Inc
Springwood, QLD 4127
Sos Survivors Of Suicide Bereavement Association Inc offers virtual supports groups for people affected by the loss of a loved one, friend or colleague due to suicide.
The Compassionate Friends NSW
Sydney, NSW 2000
We offer support and friendship to family members grieving for a child. We invite you to become a member, attend support groups, make use of information we have about the grieving process and assist others with similar experiences.
GriefLink
Information on death-related grief
CanTeen
The Australian Organisation for Young People
Living with Cancer
(8 locations)
Newtown, NSW 2042
CanTeen supports 12-25 year-olds who have had a parent or sibling die of cancer (as well as young people dealing with their own or a close family member’s diagnosis).Through CanTeen, you can connect with others your age who understand what dealing with grief is like and get support to cope with the impact it’s having on your life. Our services are free and our staff are all highly qualified.
Sands
Miscarriage, Stillbirth and Newborn Death Support
Surrey Hills, VIC 3127
Sands provides support for parents who have experienced the death of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, or newborn death.Sands offers support Australia-wide. To talk to a parent supporter in your area, call our Support Line on 13 000 72637 or email [email protected]
Sands is a not-for-profit organisation; all group support, one-to-one support and information is free of charge.
The Compassionate Friends Queensland Inc
Support line: 07 3254 2585
Greenslopes, QLD 4120
Self-help support organization offering bereavement support to parents, siblings and grandparents grieving the death of a child.Compassionate Friends Queensland raises fund through charity golf days and other activities. To become a member or to make a donation, please visit our website.
The Compassionate Friends of WA
Bereavement Support and Information Centre
Ardross, WA 6153
The Compassionate Friends is a self-help group open to bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents.Country freecall : 1800 628 118
Bears of Hope Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support
Comfort & Healing For Broken Hearts
Castle Hill, NSW 2154
Bears of Hope pregnancy and infant loss support provides leading support and exceptional care for families who experience the loss of their baby.No parent should feel alone in their grief. Lean on us.
Finding out your baby has not survived during pregnancy, birth or infancy may be the most traumatic experience you will ever experience.