National resources
After the loss of your spouse it can be difficult to search for help, however there are a large number of organisations throughout Australia that can offer you support.
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If yours or someone else’s life is in immediate danger please call 000.
The Australian Bereavement Register
A free service that prevents unwanted direct mailing to a deceased person, relieving families of undue anguish and lowering the risk of identity fraud.
Phone: 1300 887 914
Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue is Australia’s most well-known and visited mental health organisation, focused on supporting people affected by anxiety, depression and suicide. Our free telephone and online counselling service is open 24/7 for everyone in Australia.
Phone: 1300 22 4636 | Webchat
Cancer Council
Cancer Council provides a number of support services including an online community and a free, confidential telephone information and support service run by Cancer Councils in each state and territory.
Phone: 13 11 20 - 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday
e-couch
e-couch is an online, self-directed training program which provides interactive self-help and evidence-based information to help users to understand and manage symptoms associated with common mental issues. E-couch offers five programs including 'Loss and Bereavement'.
Feel the Magic
Feel the Magic is an Australian charity providing early intervention grief education programs, including camps, for kids aged 7 to 18, who are experiencing pain and isolation due to the death of a parent, guardian, or sibling.
Phone: 1300 602 465
Grief Australia
Grief Australia, a non-profit founded in 1996, is dedicated to supporting individuals through the challenging journey of grief and bereavement.
Phone: 1800 642 066
Griefline
Griefline offers free nationwide grief support for adults aged 18+. Their range of services also include a request a callback service; online bereavement support groups, online moderated forums and an accessible website with digital resources that can be translated into dozens of different languages.
Phone: 1300 845 745 from 8am to 9pm AEST/AEDT, 365 days a year
Headspace
Headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation, providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25-year-olds.
Phone: 1800 650 890
Kids Helpline
Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free (even from a mobile), confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
Qualified counsellors at Kids Helpline are available via WebChat, phone or email anytime and for any reason.
Phone: 1800 551 800 | Webchat counselling
Leukaemia Foundation
Leukaemia Foundation offering a range of services including counselling (over the phone and in some locations face to face), an online community and an online bereavement group.
Phone: 1800 620 420
Lifeline
We are a national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. We exist so that no person in Australia has to face their darkest moments alone.
Text for support: 0477 13 11 14 | Phone: 131 114 |
Online chat
Mensline
MensLine Australia is a free telephone and online counselling service offering support for Australian men anywhere, anytime.
Phone: 1300 78 99 78 | Online chat and video chat
Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling
Open Arms is a free and confidential service for the veteran community.
Phone: 1800 011 046
QLife
QLife provides anonymous and free LGBTIQ+ peer support and referral for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.
Phone: 1800 184 527 | Webchat
Reach Out
Anonymous and confidential, ReachOut is a safe place where young people can openly express themselves, get a deeper understanding and perspective on what’s happening in their lives, connect with people who will provide judgement-free support, and build the resilience to manage their challenges now and in the future.
Relationships Australia
Relationships Australia is a leading provider of relationship support services for individuals, families and communities. They aim to support all people in Australia to achieve positive and respectful relationships.
Phone: 1300 364 277
Services Australia
Information about payment and services that may be available from the Government when an adult dies.
StandBy Support After Suicide
StandBy is an Australian Government initiative, established in 2002 to meet the need for a coordinated community response to suicide and is Australia’s leading suicide postvention program dedicated to assisting people and communities bereaved or impacted by suicide.
Phone: 1300 727 247
Suicide Call Back Service
Suicide Call Back Service is a free nationwide service providing 24/7 phone and online counselling to people affected by suicide.
Phone: 1300 65 94 67
Online text chat
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