Rapt In Memories: Australian Grief Support Resource
Connecting Australian Families with Professional Care
Navigating Grief and Loss in Australia
Losing a loved one is one of life's most profound challenges. For Australian families, finding accessible, professional, and compassionate **grief support** is a crucial step towards healing. This resource page from Rapt In Memories is dedicated to providing clear pathways to verified **bereavement counselling** and mental health professionals across all states and territories, ensuring you and your family can find the appropriate care when you need it most.
We understand that grief is personal and complex, impacting individuals differently, including children and teenagers. Below, you will find categorized listings for **national helplines**, directories for finding registered **Australian counselling** and psychology services, and specialist organisations dedicated to specific types of **family loss support**. Our goal is to empower you with the information needed to take the next step on your unique journey of healing.
1. National 24/7 & Tele-Support Services
These dedicated **Australian helplines** offer free, confidential support, crisis counselling, and guidance, often available 24 hours a day. They are essential first points of contact for immediate support or when seeking advice on how to proceed.
Lifeline Australia
A 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention service.
Phone: 13 11 14
Visit WebsiteGriefline
Australia's National Grief & Loss Support Hub, providing free phone support and online resources.
Phone: 1300 845 745
Visit WebsiteBeyond Blue
Support for anxiety, depression, and grief-related mental health challenges.
Phone: 1300 224 636
Visit WebsiteGrief Australia (ACGB)
Specialist bereavement support services, education, and resources across the country.
Phone: 1800 642 066
Visit Website2. Directories for Australian Counselling Professionals
If you are looking for long-term, face-to-face, or specialized individual/family counselling, these directories help you find qualified, registered **Australian mental health professionals** with experience in **bereavement** and trauma.
Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
Find a Registered Counsellor by location and specialization (look for 'Grief & Loss').
Search ACA DirectoryPsychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)
Search for registered psychotherapists and counsellors who are grief-informed.
Search PACFA DirectoryAustralian Psychological Society (APS)
Locate a registered Psychologist who may offer Medicare rebates with a GP referral.
Search APS Directory3. Specialist Support for Children and Family Loss
Grief in children and teenagers requires specialized understanding. These organizations focus specifically on **child grief** and the unique challenges faced by families after the loss of a child or sibling, providing tailored programs and care.
National Centre for Childhood Grief (NCCG)
Dedicated to caring for bereaved children and their families following the death of a close loved one.
Visit NCCGRed Nose Australia
Offers specialized grief and loss support following the death of a baby or child, including counselling and peer support.
Visit Red NoseThe Compassionate Friends (TCF)
A peer support community for parents, siblings, and grandparents rebuilding their lives after the death of a child.
Visit TCFFeel the Magic
Provides grief education and support programs for bereaved children and teenagers across Australia.
Visit Feel the MagicImportant Note on Crisis Support
If you or a family member are in immediate distress or danger, please contact 000 immediately. These resources are for informational and non-urgent support purposes. If you are experiencing a crisis, please use the 24/7 helplines listed in Section 1. Reaching out is a sign of strength, and help is available across **Australia**.