Additional Resources

This page offers a collection of thoughtfully curated resources to help you or a loved one navigate the difficult journey of grief. Whether you’re looking for books, websites or podcasts, these materials are here to provide comfort, understanding, and hope.

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Books for Children and Teens

Ida Always

by Caron Levis

Explaining death, dying and illness to children

The Goodbye Book

by Todd Parr

Grief and very young children

The Hole

by Lindsay Bonilla

A story about sibling loss

Beginnings and Endings with Lifetimes in Between

by Bryan Mellonie

Explaining death and the life cycles

The Memory Tree

by Britta Teckentrup

Memorialising

This is Not a Sad Book (But it’s okay to be sad)

by Elizabeth Vercoe

Teens navigating grief and sadness

Books for Adults

The Wild Edge of Sorrow

by Francis Weller

Explaining death, dying and illness to children

The Year of Magical Thinking

by Joan Didion

Death of a spouse/sudden loss

It’s OK That You’re Not OK

by Megan Divine

Death and the nature of non-linear grief

An Exact Replica of a Figment of My Imagination

by Elizabeth McCracken

Stillbirth and Pregnancy Loss

A Silent Sorrow: Pregnancy Loss- Guidance and Support for You and Your Family

by Ingrid Kohn and Perry-Lynn Moffitt

Miscarriage, stillbirth and neonatal loss

Growing Up Aboriginal in Australia

Edited by Anita Heiss

Cultural Identity loss and Connection to Country

Websites

Good Grief Festival

Anyone interested in grief, there are webinars for everyone to watch

Learning Grief

Parents or carers seeking information on supporting children and young

Speaking Grief

Adults wanting to learn more about grief

Emerging Minds

Resources for supporting children through grief

Social Media

TaxGoo

Podcasts

Good Mourning

Adults navigating grief in honest, relatable ways

Find out more here

Grief Out Loud by the Dougy Centre

Supportive stories and interviews for all ages

Find out more here

What's Your Grief Podcast

Psychologists sharing tools, tips and grief support

Find out more here

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