Grief Australia

Grief Australia is an independent, not-for-profit organisation which was established in 1996 to provide a range of education, training, research and professional service options for those working in the area of grief and bereavement.

Opportunities are available for those working with grieving people and for members of the community to attend seminars, workshops and courses, to undertake clinical work placements and receive supervision. Customised training, consultation and advice are also available to organisations on issues of grief and bereavement.

Grief Australia is funded by the Department of Health to provide a statewide specialist bereavement service for individuals, children and families who need assistance following the death of someone close to them.

A range of specialist services and programs are provided including office based bereavement counselling, outreach counselling, regional specialist bereavement counsellors, a range of support groups, written resource material and newsletters, an annual ceremony of remembrance, a bereavement information and referral service for the general public and an advice and consultation service for workers in other settings.

Volunteers are integral to the delivery of the wide range of services provided by Grief Australia.