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Griefline

Griefline is a national not-for-profit organisation that supports anyone experiencing grief. Griefline provides a compassionate space for people to explore and express their grief without judgement.

Vision and mission

Griefline’s mission is to normalize grief by having courageous conversations and supporting communities to grow from loss.

How Griefline can help

In addition to a national toll-free helpline, Griefline offer booked grief support calls, bereavement support groups, online forums, bereavement counselling (in NSW), self-care information, grief education and resources, as well as corporate and volunteer training programs.

Information lines / Help line

  • Call 1300 845 745 Mon to Fri 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week, 365 days a year AEDT/AEST

Programs, apps and tools

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Last reviewed: December 2023

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Support groups - Griefline

Integrating psychoeducation, evidence-based interventions and the personal experiences of the group to normalise grief, navigate emotional distress, reduce

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Grief Recovery Part 1: In Search of Lost Strengths - Griefline

How recognising and tapping into personal strengths can help you find renewed life after loss.

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24/7 Online forums - Griefline

Our online moderated forums are now accessible 24 hours a day for people experiencing grief and loss, isolation and loneliness and complicated grieving due to

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Mindfulness for Grief - Griefline

How do you grieve mindfully? Explore the self-compassionate approach of acceptance and non-judgement as you process your loss in the present moment with techniques such as meditation, journaling and breathing exercises.

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Natural Disasters - Griefline

Coping with a disaster takes time but how much time changes depending on the individual. We share some insights and coping tips to support you.

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Loneliness and isolation - Griefline

Loneliness and social isolation have become significant health and wellbeing issues in Australia and most parts of the Western world.

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Experiences of Grief - Griefline

Grief is a universal human experience affecting each of us differently.

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Supporting a Grieving Friend: Having Courageous Conversations - Griefline

It takes courage to reach out to a grieving friend. We've prepared some steps to help you get started.

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Tips to Improve Your Sleep - Griefline

Having difficulty sleeping? Changes to your sleep patterns is common when experiencing grief and loss. Click here to learn how you can improve your sleep.

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Fact sheets - Griefline

Griefline is committed to providing free grief support and information to all Australians and therefore we are building a digital library of fact sheets and

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