SUPPORT LINES

A TASMANIAN LIFELINE (8am-8pm)
Any age 
Free support for any reason
Phone: 1800 98 44 34
Book a callback: https://atasmanianlifeline.com.au/book-a-call

LIFELINE TASMANIA (24/7)
Ages 15+
Free, confidential crisis and suicide support via phone, text, or online chat.
Phone: 13 11 14
Web chat available: lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat

GRIEFLINE (8 am – 8 pm)
Ages 15+
Free grief support for anyone who needs it.
Phone: 1300 845 745
Website: griefline.org.au

BEYOND BLUE (24/7)
Ages 5+
Free mental health support, anytime.
Phone: 1300 22 4636
Web chat available: beyondblue.org.au/get-support/talk-to-a-counsellor

13YARN (24/7)
Ages 15+
Culturally safe support with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crisis supporters.
Phone: 13 92 76
Website: 13yarn.org.au 

SUICIDE CALL BACK SERVICE (24/7)
Ages 15+
Free phone and online counselling for people affected by suicide.
Phone: 1300 659 467
Web chat available: suicidecallbackservice.org.au/need-to-talk 

SERVICES

CATHOLIC CARE TASMANIA
Ages 5+
Statewide grief, loss and family counselling across urban and regional Tasmania.
Phone: Hobart (03) 6278 1660 | Launceston (03) 6332 0660 | Devonport (03) 6423 6100 | Burnie (03) 6431 8555
Website: catholiccaretas.org.au

CARERS TASMANIA

Ages 18+
Free grief and loss counselling for carers. Up to 6 sessions available.
Phone: (03) 6144 3700
Website: carerstas.org

CANCER COUNCIL TASMANIA
All ages
Psychosocial and grief support for individuals and families impacted by cancer.
Phone: 1300 656 585
Website: cancertas.org.au

RED NOSE BEREAVEMENT COUNSELLING
Ages 18+
Grief counselling for those affected by the death of a baby or child. Available online or by phone.
Phone: 1300 308 307
Website: rednosegriefandloss.org.au

ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE – YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM
Ages 8–17
Free mental health support for rural and remote Tasmanian children and youth.
Phone: (03) 6391 0509
Website: www.flyingdoctor.org.au/tas/how-we-help/mental-health-care/ 

SUPPORT GROUPS

WALKING THROUGH GRIEF
Ages 18+
Free walking group offering connection and grief support across Tasmania. Led by trained hospice and palliative care volunteers.
Phone: (03) 6231 9249
Website: hospicevolunteers.org.au

BEARS OF HOPE
Ages 18+
Online and in-person support groups for parents who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal loss.
Phone: 1300 11 4673
Website: bearsofhope.org.au

CANCER COUNCIL TASMANIA SUPPORT GROUPS
Ages 18+
Peer support groups across Tasmania for people impacted by cancer and bereavement.
Phone: 1300 656 585
Website: cancertas.org.au

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

KIDS HELPLINE (24/7)
Ages 5–25
Free phone and online counselling for young people, 24/7.
Phone: 1800 55 1800
Web chat available: kidshelpline.com.au/get-help/webchat-counselling

HEADSPACE HOBART
Ages 12–25
Free grief and mental health support for young people.
Phone: (03) 6231 2927
Website: headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/hobart

CANTEEN – TASMANIA
Ages 12–25
Support for young people dealing with their own or a family member’s cancer. Offers counselling, peer programs, and grief support.
Phone: 1800 226 833
Website: canteen.org.au

ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE – YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM
Ages 8–17
Free program supporting grief, anxiety and trauma in rural Tasmanian children and youth.
Phone: (03) 6391 0509
Website: www.flyingdoctor.org.au/tas/how-we-help/mental-health-care/ 

SUPPORT LINES

LIFELINE MELBOURNE (24/7)
Ages 15+
Free, confidential crisis and suicide prevention support via phone, text, or chat.
Phone: 13 11 14
Web chat available: lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat

GRIEFLINE (8 am – 8 pm)
Ages 15+
Free grief support for anyone who needs it.
Phone: 1300 845 745
Website: griefline.org.au

THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS VICTORIA (Hours vary)
Ages 18+
Support line for bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents. Not a crisis line.
Phone: (03) 9888 4944 or 1300 064 068
Website: compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au

VICTORIAN PALLIATIVE CARE ADVICE SERVICE (7 am – 10 pm daily)
All ages
Free, confidential phone support about palliative care, life-limiting illness, and end-of-life care.
Phone: 1800 360 000
Website: health.vic.gov.au/palliative-care/advice-service

RED NOSE (24/7)
Ages 18+
Support for people affected by the death of a baby or child, including miscarriage, stillbirth, and newborn death.
Phone: 1300 308 307
Web chat available: rednosegriefandloss.org.au/support 

SERVICES

MERCY GRIEF SERVICES
Ages 18+
Specialist bereavement counselling in Melbourne’s west for those experiencing complex grief.
Phone: 1300 369 019
Website: mercyhealth.com.au

RED NOSE GRIEF AND LOSS
Ages 18+
Free grief counselling and information for families who have experienced the death of a baby or child.
Phone: 1300 308 307
Website: rednosegriefandloss.org.au

CANCER COUNCIL VICTORIA
All ages
Supportive care and bereavement services for individuals and families affected by cancer.
Phone: 13 11 20
Website: cancervic.org.au

HEAD TO HEALTH – MELBOURNE CENTRES
Ages 18+
Free mental health and grief counselling with no referral needed. Multiple locations across VIC.
Phone: 1800 595 212
Website: headtohealth.gov.au

GRIEF AUSTRALIA (formerly ACGC)
Ages 18+
Provides bereavement counselling services and national grief resources.
Phone: 1800 642 066
Website: grief.org.au

SUPPORT GROUPS

THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS VICTORIA
Ages 18+
Peer-to-peer support for individuals bereaved by the death of a child, sibling, or grandchild. Offers in-person groups, virtual meetups, and one-on-one support.
Phone: (03) 9888 4944
Website: compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au

GRIEF AUSTRALIA GROUPS – VIC LOCATIONS
Ages 18+
Free face-to-face and online bereavement support groups in Mulgrave, Springvale and Notting Hill.
Phone: 1800 642 066
Website: grief.org.au

HOPE BEREAVEMENT CARE – GEELONG
Ages 18+
Free grief counselling and support for parents, adults, or those bereaved by suicide.
Phone: (03) 4215 3358
Website: bereavement.org.au

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

KIDS HELPLINE (24/7)
Ages 5–25
Free, 24/7 phone and web counselling for children and young people.
Phone: 1800 55 1800
Web chat available: kidshelpline.com.au/get-help/webchat-counselling

HEADSPACE VICTORIA (9 am – 1 am)
Ages 12–25
Free grief and mental health support for young people. Locations include Melbourne, Geelong, and Bendigo.
Phone: 1800 650 890
Web chat available: headspace.org.au/my-account/waiting-room

CANTEEN – VICTORIA
Ages 12–25
Support for young people affected by cancer in the family. Offers counselling, peer programs, and grief support.
Phone: 1800 226 833
Website: canteen.org.au

WOMBAT’S WISH
Ages 5–18
Grief support for children who have lost a parent. Offers camps, one-on-one support and school resources.
Phone: (03) 9069 0314 or 0499 966 228
Website: wombatswish.org.au

VERY SPECIAL KIDS
Ages 0–18
Palliative and bereavement care for children and their families, including ongoing grief support.
Phone: 1800 888 875
Website: vsk.org.au

SUPPORT LINES

GRIEFLINE (8 am – 8 pm)
Ages 18+
Free, confidential grief support and resources via phone or web chat.
Phone: 1300 845 745
Website: griefline.org.au

LIFELINE (24/7)
Ages 15+
Free 24/7 crisis and suicide support via phone, text or chat.
Phone: 13 11 14
Web chat available: lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat

SUICIDE CALLBACK SERVICE (24/7)
Ages 15+
Free phone and online counselling for people affected by suicide.
Phone: 1300 659 467
Web chat available: suicidecallbackservice.org.au/need-to-talk

RED NOSE (24/7)
Ages 18+
Support for anyone impacted by the death of a baby or child, including miscarriage and stillbirth.
Phone: 1300 308 307
Web chat available: rednosegriefandloss.org.au/support 

SERVICES

HAMMONDCARE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT (Northern Sydney)
All ages
Free grief counselling, support groups, and bereavement education. No referral needed.
Phone: 1800 427 255
Website: www.hammond.com.au/healthcare-services/bereavement-support-services 

SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY LOCAL HEALTH DISTRICT
All ages
Grief counselling services through specialist bereavement teams.
Phone: (02) 9540 7756
Website: www.swslhd.health.nsw.gov.au 

WESTERN SYDNEY LOCAL HEALTH DISTRICT
All ages
Free grief counselling for family and friends after a death in the WSLHD region.
Phone: (02) 9881 1723
Email: WSLHD-BereavementCounselling@health.nsw.gov.au
Website: wslhd.health.nsw.gov.au

CANCER COUNCIL NSW
All ages
Support services for people and families affected by cancer, including grief counselling.
Phone: 13 11 20
Website: cancercouncil.com.au

NALAG NSW
Ages 18+
The National Association for Loss and Grief offers free, volunteer-led grief support via phone or face-to-face in regional centres.
Phone: (02) 6882 9222
Website: nalag.org.au

SUPPORT GROUPS

THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS NSW
Ages 18+
Peer support and community for bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents.
Phone: (02) 9290 2355
Website: thecompassionatefriendsnsw.org.au

NALAG SUPPORT GROUPS
Ages 18+
Peer-led grief and bereavement groups in Dubbo, Coffs Harbour, and other NSW regions.
Phone: (02) 6882 9222
Website: nalag.org.au

HOPE BEREAVEMENT CARE (NSW outreach)
Ages 18+
Virtual grief support groups for parents, adults, and those bereaved by suicide.
Phone: (03) 4215 3358
Website: bereavement.org.au

GRIEF AUSTRALIA ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS
Ages 18+
National grief groups facilitated by professionals. Participants from NSW welcome.
Phone: 1800 642 066
Website: grief.org.au

BEARS OF HOPE
Ages 18+
Free support groups across NSW for families impacted by pregnancy and infant loss.
Phone: 1300 11 4673
Website: bearsofhope.org.au

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

KIDS HELPLINE (24/7)
Ages 5–25
Free, 24/7 phone and web counselling for young people.
Phone: 1800 55 1800
Web chat available: kidshelpline.com.au/get-help/webchat-counselling

HEADSPACE (Various NSW locations)
Ages 12–25
Free, youth-focused grief and mental health support via drop-in and telehealth.
Phone: 1800 650 890
Web chat available: headspace.org.au/my-account/waiting-room

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR CHILDHOOD GRIEF – SYDNEY
Ages 3–17
Specialist bereavement support for children and their families. In-person and telehealth services available.
Phone: 1300 654 556
Website: childhoodgrief.org.au

CANTEEN
Ages 12–25
Support for young people impacted by cancer in their family, including grief counselling.
Phone: 1800 226 833
Website: canteen.org.au

FEEL THE MAGIC
Ages 7–18
Free grief education camps and online programs for children who have lost a parent, sibling, or guardian.
Phone: 1300 602 465
Website: feelthemagic.org.au

SUPPORT LINES

LIFELINE QUEENSLAND (24/7)
Ages 15+
Free, 24/7 crisis and suicide support via phone, text or online chat.
Phone: 13 11 14
Web chat available: lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat

1300 MH CALL (24/7)
All ages
Queensland’s mental health access line for crisis triage, support, and referral.
Phone: 1300 642 255
Website: qld.gov.au/health/mental-health

GRIEFLINE (8 am – 8 pm)
Ages 15+
Free grief support for anyone who needs it.
Phone: 1300 845 745
Website: griefline.org.au

SUICIDE CALLBACK SERVICE (24/7)
Ages 15+
Free phone and online counselling for people affected by suicide.
Phone: 1300 659 467
Web chat available: suicidecallbackservice.org.au/need-to-talk

RED NOSE (24/7)
Ages 18+
Support for people impacted by miscarriage, stillbirth, or the death of a baby or child.
Phone: 1300 308 307
Web chat available: rednosegriefandloss.org.au/support 

SERVICES

HUMMINGBIRD HOUSE – BRISBANE
All ages
Queensland’s only children’s hospice providing grief and bereavement support to families.
Phone: (07) 3621 4364
Website: hummingbirdhouse.org.au

KARUNA HOSPICE SERVICES – BRISBANE
Ages 18+
Home-based palliative care and counselling for individuals and families, including after-death grief support.
Phone: (07) 3632 8300
Website: karuna.org.au

CANCER COUNCIL QUEENSLAND
All ages
Counselling and grief support for those impacted by cancer. Available statewide.
Phone: 13 11 20
Website: cancerqld.org.au

GRIEF AUSTRALIA (National, services in QLD)
Ages 18+
Provides counselling, support, and education on grief and bereavement.
Phone: 1800 642 066
Website: grief.org.au

CARERS QUEENSLAND
Ages 18+
Emotional and grief counselling for carers, available through the Carer Gateway.
Phone: 1800 422 737
Website: carersqld.com.au

SUPPORT GROUPS

THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS QUEENSLAND
Ages 18+
Peer support for bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents. Groups held in Brisbane, Caloundra, Toowoomba, and Hervey Bay.
Phone: 1300 064 068
Website: compassionatefriendsqld.org.au

CHILDREN’S HEALTH QLD – BEREAVEMENT SERVICE
All ages
Offers peer mentoring and support groups for families after the death of a child.
Phone: 1800 080 316 (Mon–Fri, 8 am–4:30 pm)
Website: childrens.health.qld.gov.au

GRIEF AUSTRALIA GROUPS – QLD LOCATIONS
Ages 18+
Free in-person and virtual grief support groups.
Phone: 1800 642 066
Website: grief.org.au

BEARS OF HOPE – QLD
Ages 18+
Support groups for parents affected by miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss.
Phone: 1300 11 4673
Website: bearsofhope.org.au

WIDOWED SUPPORT GROUP – BRISBANE NORTH
Ages 40+
Support for widowed individuals through monthly meetups and connection.
Phone: (07) 3261 3811
Website: www.griefconnect.com.au/services/widowed-support-groups  

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

KIDS HELPLINE (24/7)
Ages 5–25
Free, 24/7 phone and web counselling for children and young people.
Phone: 1800 55 1800
Web chat available: kidshelpline.com.au/get-help/webchat-counselling 

HEADSPACE – QLD LOCATIONS
Ages 12–25
Free grief and mental health support via local centres and telehealth.
Phone: 1800 650 890
Web chat available: headspace.org.au/my-account/waiting-room

CANTEEN – QUEENSLAND
Ages 12–25
Support for young people whose parent or sibling has cancer, or who are grieving after cancer.
Phone: 1800 226 833
Website: canteen.org.au

FEEL THE MAGIC
Ages 7–18
Free grief education camps and support programs for children who have lost a parent, sibling, or guardian.
Phone: 1300 602 465
Website: feelthemagic.org.au

PARADISE KIDS AUSTRALIA – GOLD COAST
Ages 3–18
Peer support, counselling and education for children grieving death, illness or separation.
Phone: 0412 455 176
Website: www.paradisekids.au  

SUPPORT LINES

LIFELINE (24/7)
Ages 15+
Free crisis and suicide support via phone, text or online chat.
Phone: 13 11 14
Web chat available: lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat

GRIEFLINE (8 am – 8 pm)
Ages 15+
Free, confidential grief support via telephone or web chat.
Phone: 1300 845 745
Website: griefline.org.au 

RED NOSE (24/7)
Ages 18+
Support for miscarriage, stillbirth, and the death of a baby or child.
Phone: 1300 308 307
Website: rednosegriefandloss.org.au/support

THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS SA (24/7)
Ages 18+
Support line for bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents.
Phone: 1300 064 068
Website: compassionatefriendssa.org.au

ANGEL FLIGHT REGIONAL ACCESS (24/7)
All ages
Free counselling by phone or online for those in rural or remote SA.
Phone: 1300 032 186
Website: www.saregionalaccess.org.au/phone-and-online-counselling 

SERVICES

ANGLICARE SA – SUICIDE, LOSS AND GRIEF SERVICES
All ages
Free children’s counselling, support groups and specialist grief camps for bereaved families.
Phone: 1300 077 798
Website: anglicaresa.com.au

FOCUSONE BEREAVEMENT NAVIGATION SERVICE
All ages
Free support and referral service across SA connecting people with local grief services.
Phone: 1800 725 548
Website: focusonehealth.com.au

RED TREE FOUNDATION
Ages 0–17
Specialist grief counselling for families grieving the sudden or unexpected death of a child.
Phone: (08) 8332 1066
Website: redtreefoundation.org.au

CENTACARE CATHOLIC FAMILY SERVICES – LOSS & GRIEF
Ages 5+
Professional grief counselling and support services, including family and individual therapy.
Phone: (08) 8215 6700
Website: centacare.org.au

GRIEF AUSTRALIA (National, available in SA)
Ages 18+
Grief counselling and resources for individuals and organisations.
Phone: 1800 642 066
Website: grief.org.au

SUPPORT GROUPS

THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS SA
Ages 18+
Peer-led support groups for parents, siblings, and grandparents grieving the loss of a child.
Phone: 0456 820 133
Website: compassionatefriendssa.org.au

FOCUSONE BEREAVEMENT GROUPS
Ages 18+
Free, local grief support groups in Riverland, Limestone Coast and Adelaide Metro.
Phone: 1800 725 548
Website: focusonehealth.com.au

RED TREE FOUNDATION GROUP SESSIONS
Families
Ongoing bereavement group support for families who have lost a baby or child.
Phone: (08) 8332 1066
Website: redtreefoundation.org.au

BEARS OF HOPE – SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Ages 18+
Free support groups for bereaved parents following miscarriage or baby loss.
Phone: 1300 11 4673
Website: bearsofhope.org.au

GRIEF AUSTRALIA SUPPORT GROUPS – SA
Ages 18+
Facilitated grief groups and online sessions for bereaved adults.
Phone: 1800 642 066
Website: grief.org.au

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

KIDS HELPLINE (24/7)
Ages 5–25
Free phone and web counselling for young people, available 24/7.
Phone: 1800 55 1800
Web chat available: kidshelpline.com.au/get-help/webchat-counselling

HEADSPACE – SOUTH AUSTRALIA LOCATIONS
Ages 12–25
Free youth grief and mental health support in Adelaide, Marion, Port Adelaide, and more.
Phone: 1800 063 267
Website: headspace.org.au

FEEL THE MAGIC
Ages 7–18
Grief education camps and programs for kids and teens who have lost a parent, sibling or guardian.
Phone: 1300 602 465
Website: feelthemagic.org.au

CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE (CAMHS)
Ages 0–18
Free grief and mental health support. Referral via GP or CAMHS Connect required.
Phone: 1300 222 647
Website: wchn.sa.gov.au

RED TREE FOUNDATION – CHILD COUNSELLING
Ages 0–17
Grief support for children after the death of a sibling or parent.
Phone: (08) 8332 1066
Website: redtreefoundation.org.au

SUPPORT LINES

LIFELINE WA (24/7)
Ages 15+
Free crisis support and suicide prevention via phone, text, or online chat.
Phone: 13 11 14
Web chat available: lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat

GRIEFLINE (8 am – 8 pm)
Ages 15+
Free, confidential grief support and resources via phone or web chat.
Phone: 1300 845 745
Website: griefline.org.au

QLIFE (3 pm – Midnight)
All ages
Peer support for LGBTQIA+ people on issues including mental health, identity, and grief.
Phone: 1800 184 527
Web chat available: qlife.org.au/resources/chat

13YARN (24/7)
Ages 15+
Culturally safe crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Phone: 13 92 76
Website: 13yarn.org.au

SUICIDE CALLBACK SERVICE (24/7)
Ages 15+
Free phone and online counselling for people affected by suicide.
Phone: 1300 659 467
Website: suicidecallbackservice.org.au/need-to-talk

SERVICES

LIFELINE WA – GRIEF COUNSELLING PROGRAM
Ages 18+
Free grief and bereavement counselling for individuals. Available by phone, online or in-person (up to 12 sessions).
Phone: 9261 4498
Website: Lifeline WA – 13 11 14 – Crisis Support. Suicide Prevention.

GRIEF CENTRE WA
Ages 18+
Therapeutic grief and loss counselling for individuals and families across WA.
Phone: (08) 9201 7727
Website: griefcentrewa.org.au

CANCER COUNCIL WA
All ages
Grief support for individuals and families affected by cancer. Includes counselling and support groups.
Phone: 13 11 20
Website: cancerwa.asn.au

GRIEF AUSTRALIA (National, WA access)
Ages 18+
Grief counselling, resources, and group programs delivered across WA.
Phone: 1800 642 066
Website: grief.org.au 

SUPPORT GROUPS

SOLACE WA
Ages 18+
Support for individuals who have lost a spouse or partner. Confidential peer support, online or in person.
Phone: 0488 991 084
Website: solacegriefsupportwa.org.au

WEST AUSTRALIAN YOUNG WIDOWS GROUP
Ages 18+
Peer-run support group for widowed individuals under 50 in WA. Online and in-person gatherings.
Email: griefconnectwa@outlook.com
Website: Young Widows of South Australia Support Group | Facebook

THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS WA
Ages 18+
Support for bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents via groups and events.
Phone: (08) 6107 6257
Website: WA | TCF Australia

CANCER COUNCIL WA SUPPORT GROUPS
All ages
Peer support groups for families grieving a cancer-related death.
Phone: 13 11 20
Website: cancerwa.asn.au

GRIEF AUSTRALIA SUPPORT GROUPS – WA LOCATIONS
Ages 18+
Free facilitated grief groups in-person and online.
Phone: 1800 642 066
Website: grief.org.au

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

KIDS HELPLINE (24/7)
Ages 5–25
Free, 24/7 phone and web counselling for children and young people.
Phone: 1800 55 1800
Web chat available: kidshelpline.com.au/get-help/webchat-counselling

HEADSPACE – WA LOCATIONS
Ages 12–25
Free grief and mental health support for young people via local centres and online.
Phone: 1800 650 890
Web chat available: headspace.org.au/my-account/waiting-room

CANTEEN – WA
Ages 12–25
Support for young people impacted by cancer and grief. Counselling, peer programs, and camps.
Phone: 1800 226 833
Website: canteen.org.au

FEEL THE MAGIC
Ages 7–18
Grief education camps and online programs for children who have lost a parent, sibling or guardian.
Phone: 1300 602 465
Website: feelthemagic.org.au

LIONHEART CAMP FOR KIDS
Ages 5–17
WA-based grief support camps, mentoring, and education for children and families.
Phone: 0481 199 758
Website: lionheartcampforkids.com.au

SUPPORT LINES

NT MENTAL HEALTH LINE (24/7)
All ages
Free, statewide mental health support, triage and referral in crisis or distress.
Phone: 1800 682 288
Website: Health and wellbeing | NT.GOV.AU

FACES (8 am – 4:20 pm, Mon–Fri)
All ages
Territory Families and Children Enquiry and Support Line provides referrals to local services.
Phone: 1800 999 900
Website: Territory FACES | Department of Children and Families

LIFELINE (24/7)
Ages 15+
Free, confidential crisis and suicide support via phone or web chat.
Phone: 13 11 14
Web chat available: Lifeline Crisis Online Chat Service | Lifeline Australia

GRIEFLINE (8 am – 8 pm)
Ages 15+
Free, national grief support available by phone or web chat.
Phone: 1300 845 745
Website: Australia’s National Grief & Loss Support Hub: Griefline

13YARN (24/7)
Ages 15+
Culturally safe support by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crisis supporters.
Phone: 13 92 76
Website: 13yarn.org.au

SERVICES

MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL AUSTRALIA (MHACA)
Ages 18+
Psychosocial support, suicide prevention, and wellbeing services in Central Australia.
Phone: (08) 8950 4600
Website: Mental Health Association of Central Australia

TOP END MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE (TEMHS)
All ages
Specialist mental health support including grief counselling in the Top End.
Phone: (08) 8999 4988
Website: Health and wellbeing | NT.GOV.AU

ANGLICARE NT – SUICIDE PREVENTION AND POSTVENTION
All ages
Support for people impacted by suicide loss, including outreach to communities.
Phone: (08) 8985 0000
Website: Anglicare NT – Anglicare NT

REDFERN FOUNDATION / WELL MOB – NT RESOURCE PORTAL
All ages
Online collection of culturally appropriate mental health and grief resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Website: Wellmob – WellMob

CARERS NT – GRIEF & LOSS SUPPORT
Ages 18+
Grief and counselling services for unpaid carers in Darwin and regional NT.
Phone: 1800 422 737
Website: Home – Carers NT

SUPPORT GROUPS

AMBER NT – “BESIDE YOU IN GRIEF”
Ages 18+
Free, non-clinical support for families grieving the death of a child (0–18). Flexible, mobile service in Darwin and Palmerston.
Phone: (08) 8948 5311
Website: Beside you in grief | Amber NT

CARERS NT PEER SUPPORT GROUPS
Ages 18+
Groups and programs for carers, including grief and wellbeing conversations.
Phone: 1800 422 737
Website: Home – Carers NT 

MHACA SUPPORT GROUPS
Ages 18+
Social and therapeutic group programs including grief support. Based in Alice Springs.
Phone: (08) 8950 4600
Website: Mental Health Association of Central Australia

GRIEFLINE ONLINE FORUMS
Ages 18+
Peer-moderated grief support forums, accessible to all NT residents.
Website: Online Forums | Griefline

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

KIDS HELPLINE (24/7)
Ages 5–25
Free, confidential 24/7 support by phone and online chat.
Phone: 1800 55 1800
Web chat available: About WebChat Counselling | Kids Helpline

HEADSPACE – DARWIN & ALICE SPRINGS
Ages 12–25
Free grief and mental health support in-person or via telehealth.
Darwin Phone: (08) 8931 5999
Alice Springs Phone: (08) 8958 4544
Website: headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation

CANTEEN
Ages 12–25
Support for young people impacted by cancer, including grief counselling and peer programs.
Phone: 1800 226 833
Website: Canteen Australia | Charity Support For Young People Facing Cancer

ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE – NT MENTAL HEALTH
Ages 8–17
Youth program supporting rural children with grief, trauma, or emotional distress.
Phone: (08) 8958 8410
Website: Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia | Royal Flying Doctor Service

SUPPORT LINES

LIFELINE (24/7)
Ages 15+
Free, confidential crisis and suicide support via phone or web chat.
Phone: 13 11 14
Web chat available: lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat

GRIEFLINE (8 am – 8 pm)
Ages 15+
Free, national grief support available by phone or web chat.
Phone: 1300 845 745
Website: griefline.org.au

RED NOSE (24/7)
Ages 18+
Support for miscarriage, stillbirth, and the death of a baby or child.
Phone: 1300 308 307
Website: rednosegriefandloss.org.au/support

SERVICES

STANDBY SUPPORT AFTER SUICIDE (6 am – 10 pm)- LYNEHAM
Ages 18+
Free, suicide postvention service for people impacted by suicide, including bereaved individuals
Phone: 1300 111 400
Website: www.standbysupport.com.au   

GRIEFLINE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP (ONLINE)
Ages 18+
Free six-week online support group program for community members who have lost a loved one 
Phone: 1300 845 745
Website: www.griefline.org.au 

SUPPORT GROUPS

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS ACT AND QUEANBEYAN
Ages 18+
Support for bereaved people after the death of a child via monthly meetings
Phone: 0494 149 866
Website: www.compassionatefriendsact.org 

BEARS OF HOPE – AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
Ages 18+
Free support groups for bereaved parents following miscarriage or baby loss.
Phone: 1300 11 4673
Website: www.bearsofhope.org.au

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

KIDS HELPLINE (24/7)
Ages 5–25
Free, confidential 24/7 support by phone and online chat.
Phone: 1800 55 1800
Web chat available: kidshelpline.com.au/get-help/webchat-counselling

HEADSPACE CANBERRA (9 am – 5 pm)
Ages 12–25
Free grief and mental health support for young people.
Phone: (02) 6113 5700
Website: headspace Canberra | Youth Mental Health Centre & Services

CANTEEN – ACT ACCESS
Ages 12–25
Free grief and mental health support for young people impacted by cancer in the family.
Phone: 1800 226 833
Website: www.canteen.org.au

FEEL THE MAGIC
Ages 7–18
Free grief camps and online programs for bereaved children and teens.
Phone: 1300 602 465
Website: www.feelthemagic.org.au