
National helpline for grieving Australians sees 1100% increase in demand
RN Breakfast with Fran Kelly There’s been a significant spike in demand for mental health services throughout this pandemic but more Australians than ever before are calling specifically about grief.

Demand for grief helpline rises 1100% but loses government funding
ABC News Radio A national helpline that provides confidential counselling to Australians experiencing grief, loss and trauma has seen a huge jump in calls for help. Griefline says its volunteers

Grief counselling service defunded despite tenfold surge in calls
National volunteer-based organisation Griefline, which has been operating for more than three decades, is calling for more funding as resources are stretched to the limits. Listen to the full interview

Public Announcement: New Appointments
Wednesday 19th October, 2020 Further to our organisational restructure announcement on 7th October 2020, the Griefline board is excited to announce the appointment of a new executive management, volunteer support

Public Announcement: Organisational Restructure
Wednesday 7th October, 2020 The year of 2020 has presented many challenges for both GriefLine and the not for profit sector. Like many other NFP organisations, GriefLine has experienced exponential

Chamberlain Foundation pledges $40,000 to GriefLine
AFL Umpire Ray Chamberlain through the Chamberlain Foundation’s annual charity cycling event the ‘Razor Ride’ has pledged $40,000 towards GriefLine’s helpline and counselling services. The Chamberlain Foundation and their team

‘Razor’ Ray Chamberlain promotes and raises money for mental health
AFL umpire Razor Ray and 35 other cyclists and volunteers rode triumphantly into Melbourne recently after a six-day journey to raise much needed funds and attention for GriefLine. The ‘Razor

Spotlight on Sue Wilson, helpline volunteer
Volunteer Sue Wilson’s world has become larger since she started on the GriefLine helpline ten years ago. She says volunteering has changed her life, putting life into perspective and valuing