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Supporting Australians through grief and loss
You’ll notice some changes to how grief support is accessed through the Griefline website as we continue bringing grief support into SANE’s services and support pathways.Â
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Lainie Tomming
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Understanding road trauma and grief
Road trauma can have profound and lasting impacts on individuals, families, and communities, and responding effectively requires shared understanding and coordinated support. Together with Amber Community, we have developed a new resource to support the understanding of road trauma and grief.
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Griefline grows reach and impact through merger with SANE Australia
Griefline is pleased to announce that three years of Commonwealth Government funding for our free nationwide grief support helpline has been secured.
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Notice of 2025 Griefline AGM
The 2025 Griefline Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday 17th November 2024. Read the full announcement for more information.
Courageous Conversations
Life after sport: Olympian Sally Hunter’s perspective on grief
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.
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When the finish line comes too soon
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.
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Marz Wiseman’s story of courage, care and connection
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.
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Jo Blanshard’s story of advocacy, faith and family through the caring journey
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.
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It’s only a game
Griefline and Outside the Locker Room have come together to support the sporting community through grief and mental wellbeing. This partnership brings tailored resources, education, and safe spaces into clubs and teams — helping players, coaches, and supporters navigate loss, build resilience, and strengthen connection on and off the field.
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Growing around grief: Tilly’s journey
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.