Bereavement support groups

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Comfort and connection through shared understanding

Peer-supported bereavement groups guided by a Griefline counsellor 

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Grief can feel isolating, but you don’t have to face it alone. Our bereavement support groups offer a safe and supportive space where you can connect with others who understand the experience of loss. 

Guided by a Griefline counsellor, these groups draw on the insights and experiences of participants to foster a sense of belonging and support. Together, we provide encouragement, share stories, and explore ways to navigate life after loss. 

This program focuses on the healing power of connection, emphasising that everyone’s grief journey is unique. It is a space for mutual support and shared understanding, rather than a substitute for one-on-one therapeutic or clinical services. 

Group support framework and format

Building hope together after loss

A closed group environment for individuals seeking group support after the loss of a loved one. The purpose of this group is to support the health and wellbeing of participants who have lost a loved one by creating a safe space for participants to connect with people, share personal experiences and learn ways to cope and cultivate self-compassion to move through their grief and find hope after loss.

Groups details

Size

Maximum of 6 participants (a minimum of 5 required)

Dates

Each group meets on a weekly basis, over six (6) consecutive weeks. Please submit your details in the form below to register your interest for the next available support group intake.

Day and time

Option 1: Tuesday evening: 6-8PM, online (via Zoom)
Option 2: Wednesday afternoon: 2-4PM, online (via Zoom)
Option 3: Thursday evening: 6-8PM, online (via Zoom)

Cost

Our support groups are free

Topics discussed

Who can attend the Griefline group support program

The Griefline online bereavement support groups are open to people living in Australia who:

  • have experienced the death of someone whom they have had a close personal relationship such as a partner, close friend, or family member
  • are aged 18 years and older
  • have been bereaved for 3 months – 2 years.

Your information and privacy

We aim to provide the most appropriate and culturally safe support for everyone who joins our bereavement support groups. To help us achieve this, we ask for information such as cultural background, LGBTIQA+ status, and First Nations identity. Sharing this information is entirely optional, and your choice to disclose or not disclose will not affect your access to our support services.

Bereavement support groups expression of interest

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Frequently asked questions

Residents aged over 18 years of age who live in Australia are able to register to participate in the online support groups.

If you require assistance, or have further questions about eligibility, you are welcome to contact us at [email protected]

A member of the Griefline intake team will receive the registration from the website and make a phone call to explain the support group process and discuss with you the program benefits.

If it is determined that the you may benefit from participating in the program, you will be appointed to the next available group. Alternatively, you may be referred to other free Griefline support services and resources or a more suitable third-party partner.

It is preferred you are able to attend all six of the group sessions, as each session builds on what has been discussed and shared in previous groups.

Yes. Participants will receive an email with links on how to access and download zoom, and access the online support group. If you have any questions after reading the email, please contact our Intake team at [email protected]

Griefline’s bereavement support groups focus specifically on the grief experienced after the death of a loved one. For support with a living loss, we recommend you call our helpline or request a callback service to speak to a specially trained volunteer.

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