Grief Resources
Grief is a personal and often overwhelming journey, but you don’t have to face it alone. The resources below offer support through every stage of loss - from local counselling and phone support to books, websites, podcasts, and community groups. Some are free, others are low-cost, but all have been carefully selected to help you feel seen, understood, and supported. Whether you're seeking comfort, practical guidance, or simply a reminder that you're not alone, I hope these tools lead you to the type of support you need to get through this difficult time.
Take what helps, leave what doesn’t, and know that support is always within reach.
Grief Hotlines and Websites
Griefline - Australia’s national grief helpline offers free telephone counselling, online forums, and support groups.
📞1300 845 745 (8am–8pm, 7 days) 🔗 griefline.org.au
StandBy Support After Suicide - Support for individuals bereaved or impacted by suicide.
📞 1300 727 247 🔗 standbysupport.com.au
Beyond Blue - Offers support for depression, anxiety, and grief.
📞 1300 22 4636 (24/7) 🔗 beyondblue.org.au
MensLine Australia - Free counselling service for men dealing with grief and mental health issues.
📞 1300 789 978 (24/7) 🔗 mensline.org.au
Kids Helpline - Support for young people aged 5–25 experiencing grief or other issues.
📞 1800 551 800 (24/7) 🔗 kidshelpline.com.au
Parentline QLD - Counselling and support for parents dealing with grief and parenting challenges.
📞 1300 301 300 (8am–10pm, 7 days) 🔗 parentline.com.au
PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia) - Support for parents experiencing perinatal grief and depression.
📞 1300 726 306 🔗 panda.org.au
The Compassionate Friends QLD - Peer support for families grieving the death of a child.
📞 1300 064 068 🔗 compassionatefriendsqld.org.au
Sands (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Support) - Support for those affected by miscarriage, stillbirth, and neonatal death.
📞 1300 072 637 🔗 sands.org.au
Grief Handbooks & Online Resources
Griefline Resource Library - Offers articles, self-help tools, and guides on coping with grief. 🔗 griefline.org.au/resources
Good Grief! by Margaret Rice - Resources and conversations on grief management and end-of-life discussions.
🔗 good-grief.com.au/resource-library
Wombat’s Wish - Resources for supporting children and young people through grief. 🔗 wombatswish.org.au/free-resources
Grief Australia - Offers a range of resources and support for those experiencing grief. 🔗 grief.org.au
Local Counselling Services in Brisbane
Brisbane Counselling Centre - Offers grief and loss counselling with trained psychologists. 🔗 brisbanecounsellingcentre.com.au
Amy Larsen – Brisbane Grief Counselling - Specialises in loss, grief, and bereavement counselling. 🔗 brisbanegriefcounselling.com.au
Headspace Brisbane - Provides mental health support for young people aged 12–25. 🔗 headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/brisbane
Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling - Free and confidential counselling for veterans and their families. 🔗 openarms.gov.au
Podcasts & YouTube Channels
Good Mourning Podcast - Honest conversations about grief and loss. 🔗 goodmourning.com.au/grief-podcast/all
Life After Loss by Griefline - Features personal grief and loss stories, along with insights from experts in grief and loss, helping to normalize grief in all its forms.
🔗 griefline.org.augriefline.org.au
The Mortal Hour - An Australian podcast exploring death, dying, and grief through authentic conversations, addressing topics like workplace grief and end-of-life planning.
🔗 themortalhour.com.au
What’s Your Grief Podcast - Mental health professionals discuss various aspects of grief. 🔗 whatsyourgrief.com/podcast
Grief Out Loud - Features interviews with people who have experienced loss.
🔗 dougy.org/grief-resources/grief-out-loud-podcast
The Grief Coach - Offers guidance and support for navigating grief. 🔗 thegriefcoach.co
Refuge in Grief YouTube Channel - Videos and talks on coping with grief and loss. 🔗 youtube.com/c/RefugeInGrief
Grief Australia - Provides evidence-informed counselling and support, training, and research to strengthen Australia's response to grief. 🔗 youtube.com/@griefaustralia/featured
Paradise Kids Australia - Offers grief education and support for children experiencing loss from death, illness, or family separations. 🔗 https://paradisekids.au/
“Grief, I’ve learned, is really just love. It’s all the love you want to give, but can’t. All that unspent love gathers up in the corners of your eyes, the lump in your throat, and in that hollow part of your chest. Grief is just love with no place to go.”