Immediate Supports
Lifeline
24/7 crisis support and counselling.
📞 13 11 14
Text 0477 13 11 14 or chat online.
🌐 lifeline.org.au
Beyond Blue
Mental health and grief support, including online forums.
📞 1300 22 4636 or chat online.
🌐 beyondblue.org.au
Griefline
Free confidential grief support and peer forums.
📞 1300 845 745
🌐 griefline.org.au
If you, or someone you know, are feeling worried or no good, we encourage you to connect and talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter.
QLife
If you're looking to connect with someone to explore what's going on in your life, they’re there to chat and to take your call from 3pm-9pm each day.
General Grief Support
Grief has no set timeline. Whether your loss was recent or many years ago, support is available whenever you need it.
NALAG (National Association for Loss and Grief)
Support, education and resources for grief, loss and trauma.
🌐 nalag.org.au
Grief Australia
Information, education and specialist grief resources.
🌐 grief.org.au
Relationships Australia WA
Services and resources for grief, loss and life transitions.
🌐 relationshipswa.org.au
North Metropolitan Health Service
Practical bereavement guide for family and friends.
🌐 nmhs.health.wa.gov.au
Griefline offers free, compassionate, and confidential support.
Call the helpline on 1300 845 745 between the hours of 9:00am – 6:00pm AEST/AEDT Weekdays (Mon–Fri) and 12:00pm – 6:00pm AEST/AEDT Weekends (Sat–Sun).
Griefline also provide online peer-to-peer moderated forums, giving people the opportunity to read about others’ stories in managing and working through their experiences of grief and loss, while also providing the chance to actively interact and share their own journey.
Beyond Blue Grief and Loss Online Support Forums
Support and advice following the loss of a family member, partner, spouse or someone close to you.
For Beyond Blue Crisis Support call 1300 22 46 36
Lifeline Grief and Loss Support Toolkit
Lifeline Crisis Support Line 13 11 14 is available 24/7 if you require more immediate support.
Lifeline Counselling Service
Separation or losing someone you love can turn life upside down. Grief looks different for everyone, and healing takes time. Lifeline free grief and separation counselling service is available to people across Western Australia, offering up to 12 sessions over 12 months.
For more information call the Lifeline Counselling Service on 9261 4498, or email counselling@lifelinewa.org.au.
Support Services available for Communities
MensLine Australia is a free telephone and online counselling service offering support for Australian men anywhere, anytime. Available 24/7, Mensline Australia provide support for a range of issues including grief and loss.
13YARN has developed a range of fact sheets to provide you with information and assistance during challenging times, this includes information on grief, loss and ‘Sorry Business’
If you, or someone you know, are feeling worried or no good, we encourage you to connect with 13YARN on 13 92 76 (24 hours/7 days) and talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter.
QLife
The QLife family includes hundreds of highly experienced staff and volunteers Australia-wide.
If you're looking to connect with someone to explore what's going on in your life, they’re there to chat and to take your call from 3pm-9pm each day.
For an LGBTIQA+SB service local to you, check out www.qlife.org.au/resources/directory
Kids helpline (ages 5 – 25)
Losing someone can be hard, to talk to someone about how you are feeling call 1800 55 18 00 or check out this helpful information www.kidshelpline.com.au/teens/issues/what-big-thing-called-grief
For Parents: When your child loses someone or something close to them it can be a challenging time. Here are some helpful tips kidshelpline.com.au/parents/issues/supporting-child-through-grief-and-loss
Support Services available for Suicide Bereavement
StandBy Support After Suicide (WA)
Support for anyone bereaved or impacted by suicide
StandBy is a community‑based suicide postvention service available to anyone who has been bereaved or impacted by suicide, regardless of how long ago the death occurred. Support is tailored to individual needs and may include one‑to‑one support, practical guidance, and help connecting with ongoing services. StandBy works with individuals, families, workplaces, schools, and community groups across Western Australia.
StandBy takes a “no wrong door” approach — if another service is a better fit, they will help you find the right support.
Active Response Bereavement Outreach (ARBOR)
Short‑ to medium‑term grief counselling and outreach support
ARBOR is a free service providing short‑ to medium‑term grief counselling and bereavement support to people recently bereaved or impacted by suicide. Support may include emotional and practical assistance, referral support, peer support from trained lived‑experience volunteers, and access to support groups.
ARBOR focuses on helping people navigate the early stages of suicide bereavement and the challenges that can arise during this time.
CYPRESS (Children and Young People Responsive Suicide Support)
Specialised support for children, young people, and their caregivers
CYPRESS provides free, long‑term support for children and young people aged 6–18 years old who have been bereaved or impacted by suicide. Support can be delivered through outreach or office‑based sessions and is tailored to the child or young person’s needs.
CYPRESS also offers support to parents, caregivers, teachers, and others supporting a bereaved child or young person, recognising that carers may need guidance and support too.
Thirrili
Thirrili is a First Nations organisation that supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities after someone has died by suicide. They provide caring support, help people connect with services, and work with communities to promote healing, wellbeing and hope.
Support Services available for Schools
Be You: headspace Schools & Communities
Grief and Loss Sessions for Schools and Communities.
All sessions are free of charge and available to all Australian Schools
Grief and Loss Session for all school staff, can be held onsite or online.
It aims to:
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Promote safety, calmness, and connection across the staff group.
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Build understanding of grief and loss responses
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Reaffirm staff skills in noticing and responding to changes in adults and children
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Encourage wellbeing, self-care, and help seeking
For Parents and Carers
headspace Schools & Communities staff will set up and host an online session after school hours.
Registrants will receive a digital support pack following the session.
It aims to:
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Provide information about the impact of critical incidents on children and young people’s mental health
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Explore conversational approaches for talking to young people about grief and loss
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Build awareness of support services available to young people and carers
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Grow skills and strategies to encourage help seeking and self-care
Support Services available for Specialist Support
Offers free supportive care services, including counselling, wellness programs, and emotional support for people impacted by cancer.
Provides specialised bereavement support, counselling, and resources for families grieving the death of a baby or child.
Additional Help Available
We’ve compiled a list to make it easy for you to find the right local support.
Charities and community organisations have emergency relief services to help with:
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meals, food parcels or food vouchers
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transport vouchers
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chemist vouchers
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clothing or furniture
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part-payment of utility bills
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help with back-to-school costs