Help transform how Australia understands and supports grief
A little about us
In a society where grief is often misunderstood and overlooked, many find themselves feeling isolated. Griefline is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting people navigating the overwhelming impacts of grief and loss so they don’t feel alone.
Griefline offers a voice of understanding, providing free, accessible support through multiple channels.
We aim to normalise Australia’s stories of loss and pain, helping to prevent their escalation into broader mental health challenges and promoting emotional wellbeing nationwide.
Your donation makes an impact
Every year, tens of thousands of people turn to Griefline for free support through our telephone and online services. With significant reductions in government funding, Griefline is reliant on the generosity of donors to ensure we continue providing this vital support to those in need.
"It just helps validate your feelings/emotions when talking to another person. Sometimes when you're isolated, the thoughts bounce around in your head and you can't express them properly."
See the difference you can make
Every donation helps close the funding gap and sustains the programs and resources that enable us to provide compassionate care, 365 days a year.
$25: Supports one caller on our helpline, offering up to 30 minutes of emotional support from a trained volunteer.
$50: Provides a one-hour volunteer training session on risk assessment and mandatory reporting, led by a qualified mental health clinician.
$150: Covers three hours of in-shift supervision for volunteers, ensuring they receive essential support while assisting others.
$350: Facilitates a 60-minute live online webinar for workplaces, building capacity in grief literacy and equipping teams to provide compassionate support to clients and colleagues experiencing loss.
$500: Funds the creation of support cards or brochures to promote our free services, which will be distributed by organisations such as palliative care providers, funeral homes, aged care facilities, and veterinary clinics to their clients and customers.
$2,000: Enables the delivery of a six-week group support program, facilitated by a qualified grief counsellor, for individuals grieving the death of a pet or for carers supporting loved ones with life-limiting illnesses.
NB: All donations over $2 are tax deductible and all bequests are exempt from State and Commonwealth duties.
"[the volunteer] was a wonderful sounding board, gently guiding me to really explore and understand my grief and to come to terms with it. I feel enabled to face any future dilemmas or significant occasions, without my grief overtaking my life and interactions with others."
Donate now: why your support matters
Your donation ensures:
- Griefline’s telephone and online support services remain free and accessible, 365 days a year.
- Volunteers receive vital supervision, ongoing training, and development to provide compassionate and effective care.
- Grief becomes better understood and accepted in society, reducing its potential to lead to broader mental health challenges.
" I just wanted to pop in a compliment to the counsellors on the helpline. I called several times this year and one counsellor in particular listened to me wail for a long period of time, it would have been so unpleasant for her 🙁 But she was so reassuring and it really allowed me to release deep pain with someone present. I'll never forget the kindness. Thank you. x"
If you are experiencing crisis, or are worried about yourself or someone else, please contact Lifeline by phoning
13 11 14 or by texting 0477 13 11 14
Kids Helpline is available 24/7 to support young people aged between five and 25, call 1800 551 800
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We offer nationwide telephone support 365 days a year. Our online services are also free and accessible 24/7.
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