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An independent, not for profit organisation, striving to change the way Australia lives with grief.

Grief Australia is an independent, not for profit organisation, striving to change the way Australia lives with grief. We are a leading voice on grief in Australia, providing evidence-informed counselling and support, training, and research to collectively strengthen the nation’s response to grief. We believe that by leading with empathy, courage, curiosity, and compassion, we can live and learn together, and a greater understanding of grief will become possible.

14/10/2026

For many people bereaved by su***de, finding others who truly understand can make such a huge difference.

Recently, we partnered with Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust and welcomed a small group to our first Grief Retreat at Bunurong Memorial Park, creating a space for attendees to spend time with others walking a similar path.

Across the day, there were opportunities to reflect and connect. Participants shared conversations, creative activities, meditation, time with wellbeing dogs, and moments of quiet companionship, with permission to explore their grief in a supportive and understanding environment.

We are deeply grateful to Grief Australia's Specialist Grief Practitioners, whose compassion and expertise helped create a safe and caring space. Thank you also to The Unconditional Love Foundation, Jillian West for her Welcome to Country, and Melissa King for her beautiful sound bowl meditation.

Most of all, we want to acknowledge those who joined us. It was a privilege to witness the connections formed and to hold space for your stories, your grief, and your resilience.

If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available 24/7:
📞 Lifeline: 13 11 14
📞 Su***de Call Back Service: 1300 659 467

Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust

06/10/2026

𝗔𝗻 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿, Christopher Hall AM

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 ➡️ https://www.grief.org.au/ga/Content/Grief_Australia_calls_for_free_bereavement_counselling_nationwide.aspx

29/09/2026

𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝟯𝟬 - 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀

Hear from 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗻. 𝗕𝗼𝗯 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗿, President of the Board 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗼𝗻, Chief Executive Officer 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗠,
𝗣𝗮𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗠𝗣 Parliamentary Secretary for Health, and Grief Australia's Employees on what the last 30 years has meant for Australia.

Video: Steven Beck Media

21/09/2026

𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱: 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝗱-𝗼𝗳-𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 - 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿

𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘦 5𝘱𝘮 𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘸.

Dreams, sensed presence experiences, and other encounters with the deceased are common aspects of bereavement, yet they are often misunderstood, overlooked, or difficult to discuss.

This engaging online webinar will examine the growing body of research on dreams and waking experiences of the deceased across the lifespan and their relevance in bereavement and end-of-life care.

Through research-informed discussion, practical examples, and reflective learning, participants will strengthen their understanding of this often-overlooked area of bereavement and develop confidence in responding to these experiences with curiosity, sensitivity, and compassion.

Facilitated by Dr. Joshua Black, Bereavement Initiative Manager at the BC Centre for Palliative Care and a leading researcher in grief dreams, Joshua brings a thoughtful and accessible approach to exploring how dreams and waking experiences of the deceased can contribute to meaning-making, continuing bonds, and healing after loss.

MORE ➡️ https://www.grief.org.au/ga/Detail/EventDetails.aspx?EventKey=WB240926&WebsiteKey=9af4e8a8-8d75-4439-b2f8-b00b7b41ff21

11/09/2026

𝟯𝟬 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀. 𝟮𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱.

This year, Grief Australia proudly celebrates our 30th Anniversary, and this week we had the honour of marking this milestone at the Parliament of Victoria.

For three decades, we have walked alongside Australians experiencing grief and bereavement, providing specialised counselling, support groups, information, resources, and compassionate care during some of life's most challenging moments.

Since our establishment in 1996, more than 20,000 Australians have received counselling and support through Grief Australia. We are privileged to have been able to provide support, understanding and connection when it was needed most.

As we celebrate this anniversary, we reflect on the thousands of people who have trusted us with their grief, and we thank the dedicated staff, volunteers, supporters, donors and partners who have helped make this work possible.

We look forward to supporting many more Australians in the years ahead.

With thanks:
Christopher Hall AM JP GAICD, CEO of Grief Australia
Heather Watson, President of the Board, Grief Australia
The Hon. Bob Carr
Pauline Richards MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Health

Photography by James Pyne Photography

07/09/2026

𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗽 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲.

Did you know celebrities such as Paul McCartney and Matt Damon have spoken publically about Grief Dreams?
https://lnkd.in/gfhN5kA5

Joshua Black, PhD, is a grief and bereavement researcher, speaker, educator, and host of the Grief Dreams Podcast. He holds a master’s degree in psychology from Trent University and a PhD in psychology from Brock University.

He is dedicated to raising awareness of those who are bereaved who are not being provided with the necessary bereavement support. Currently, Joshua works as the Bereavement Initiative Manager at the BC Centre for Palliative Care, where he leads bereavement-related research.

Learn more about Dr Joshua Black's work in this interesting topic in his upcoming Webinar.

MORE ➡️ https://www.grief.org.au/ga/Detail/EventDetails.aspx?EventKey=WB240926&WebsiteKey=9af4e8a8-8d75-4439-b2f8-b00b7b41ff21

03/09/2026

Holding Grief with Care: Learning, Reflection and Connection

03/09/2026

𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁: 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿
𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘯𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘧 𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘦
Hear what previous attendees have said about the Grief Retreats.

There is still time to register for the next Grief Retreat, offered by Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust, in partnership with Grief Australia.

Throughout the day, you'll be invited to take part in guided workshops, creative expression activities, and sound healing sessions, as well as connect with others who have experienced a similar loss.

These experiences can offer gentle support, understanding, and moments of connection through your grief journey.

📅 Saturday 12 September 2026
⏰ 9:30am–3:30pm
📍 Bunurong Memorial Park
💲 $60
🎟️Registration open until Sunday 6 September, 9pm.

Learn more: https://www.smct.org.au/events/grief-retreat-bunurong

StandBy Support After Su***de Su***deLine Su***de Call Back Service

01/09/2026

𝗔 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳.

Did you know that many helping professionals experience significant grief after the death of a client, yet often feel isolated in their experience due to limited opportunities for discussion and support?

Hear from Workshop Facilitator, Bianca Lavorgna:

"The death of a client can challenge us both personally and professionally. Yet many clinicians feel they need to process these experiences quietly or move quickly to the next task. I'm looking forward to creating a space where we can reflect on the impact of client death, explore the complexities of clinician grief, and strengthen our capacity to care for ourselves and one another in these moments."

MORE ➡️ https://www.grief.org.au/ga/Detail/EventDetails.aspx?EventKey=WS220926&WebsiteKey=9af4e8a8-8d75-4439-b2f8-b00b7b41ff21

30/08/2026

𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁: 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿
𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘯𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘧 𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘦

Many bereaved individuals have found comfort and support through SMCT's Grief Retreats, which are designed to help you work through your grief at your own pace, alongside others who understand. This time, we offer a specialised day to reflect, heal, and connect with others who understand the unique challenges of su***de bereavement.

There is still time to register for the next Grief Retreat, offered by Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust, in partnership with Grief Australia.

Throughout the day, you'll be invited to take part in guided workshops, creative expression activities, and sound healing sessions, as well as connect with others who have experienced a similar loss. Theses experiences can offer gentle support, understanding, and moments of connection through your grief journey.

📅 Saturday 12 September 2026
⏰ 9:30am–3:30pm
📍 Bunurong Memorial Park
💲 $60
🎟️Registration open until Friday 4 September.

StandBy Support After Su***de Su***deLine Su***de Call Back Service

Learn more: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/grief-retreat-su***de-bereavement-tickets-1994631468416

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