Griefline

Griefline is a free and confidential helpline that can be accessed 7 days a week.

In addition to its helpline, Griefline offers a range of free information, resources, and other support options to help you or someone you care about cope with grief, loss or loneliness.

You can:

• Call Griefline 7 days a week between 8am and 8pm (AEST/AEDT) via 1300 845 745
• Explore Griefline's tips, tools and articles to help you manage grief, loss and loneliness
• Visit Griefline's 24/7 online forums to connect and share experiences with an emotionally supportive community
• Join Griefline's support groups to get support in a group environment after the loss of a loved one
• If you are 18+ and live in NSW, you can access Griefline's free telephone counselling for the bereaved by filling out a registration form.

Griefline provides grief and loss support for Australians aged 18+.

While many associate grief with the death of a loved one, there are other forms of loss that can result in grief.

You may want to connect with Griefline if you:

• Have experienced the loss of a beloved pet
• Lost your home, business or livelihood
• Feel isolated and alone in your loss
• Are experiencing isolation and loneliness due to the loss of a loved one or connection with your family or community
• Are supporting a recently bereaved friend or family member
• Are experiencing a relationship break-up
• Are experiencing a sense of grief after your own or a loved one’s health diagnosis
• Are grieving the loss experienced due to natural disasters
• Are grieving due to your children moving out of home
• Are grieving a miscarriage or the inability to conceive.

You can contact Griefline 7 days a week between 8am and 8pm (AEST/AEDT) via 1300 845 745.

Alternatively, you can:

• Request a callback (available Mon-Fri)
• Visit the Griefline website to find online support options
• Access translation and speech and hearing services.
  • You can book a grief support call with an interpreter here
  • If you are deaf and/or find it hard to hear or speak with people who use a telephone, the National Relay Service (NRS) can help you. For more information visit NRS Information.