After retiring from professional swimming, Sally Hunter faced a new kind of challenge: coping with the loss of the structure, purpose, and community that had defined her life. In her story, she explores the grief athletes experience when stepping away from sport and highlights how connection, support, and understanding from sporting clubs and communities can make all the difference.

When former elite sprinter Jane Larkin’s career ended, she faced an unexpected kind of grief — losing the identity she’d built around sport.

Now an actress and filmmaker, Jane shares her story as part of Griefline and OTLR’s It’s Only a Game campaign, reminding us that grief isn’t just about loss through death — it’s also felt when we lose purpose, connection, or identity.

As part of National Carers Week, Marz shares her story of love, resilience and life alongside her partner, Michael, who lives with Young Onset Parkinson’s.

Together, they’ve learned to navigate daily challenges while holding on to what matters most: connection.

Their story is a heartfelt reminder that even in the face of illness, love can deepen, and care can become a powerful act of courage.

As part of National Carers Week, Jo Blanshard shares her story of strength, advocacy and love through the challenges of caring for her family.

From co-parenting a neurodiverse child to supporting her husband through illness, Jo’s journey has been one of exhaustion, faith and deep connection. Her experiences inspired the creation of Healthy Hearts – Advocacy. Education. Support, empowering others to find courage and community along their own caring path.

Jo’s story is a reminder that carers deserve recognition, rest, and the support to keep their own hearts full.

Griefline is proud to collaborate with StandBy Support After Suicide this World Suicide Prevention Day. Tilly Wirihana shares her story of losing her nephew, showing how grief can change over time.