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Australia · Resources: 11
Red Nose Australia
Specialist support after the death of a baby or child, with a round-the-clock support line, information and ways to connect with others.
24/7 support line. Check the provider for counselling and group arrangements.
Sources checked 2026-10-05
Kids Helpline
Phone and online counselling for young people aged 5–25 living in Australia. You can talk about grief, worries at home or anything else that feels difficult.
Free, 24/7 phone counselling and online options.
Sources checked 2026-10-05
Memoirs, practical guides and books to read together. Choose what feels right, and put a book down whenever you need to. Libraries may offer print, digital or audio editions.
Leigh Sales
Journalism and lived experience
An Australian journalist explores the lives of people facing sudden, life-changing events. Interviews and research sit together in an account of loss, uncertainty and what comes afterwards.
Paid book; ask a library about borrowing or accessible editions.
Content note: Violence, disasters and traumatic deaths.
Winner of the 2019 Walkley Book Award, as recorded by the publisher.
Sources checked 2026-10-05
Bryan Mellonie; illustrated by Robert Ingpen
Children’s picture book
An Australian picture book that explains living and dying through people, animals and plants. Read together with a child, allowing them to ask questions in their own time.
Paid book; ask a library about borrowing or accessible editions.
A longstanding title in Penguin Australia’s catalogue, written for adults and children talking about death.
Sources checked 2026-10-05
Marie Curie
Explains anticipatory grief and some feelings that can come with caring for someone who has a terminal illness. Includes a short video and suggestions for finding support.
Free online information.
Sources checked 2026-10-05
Dougy Center
Age-specific activities, information and support for families before and after a death. Includes material for parents and caregivers, and a Spanish-language resource collection.
Free resources; use the age and audience sections to find a starting point.
Sources checked 2026-10-05
Cruse Bereavement Support
Ideas for listening, offering practical help and sharing memories without trying to fix another person’s grief. For friends, family and colleagues who want to be there.
Free online information.
Sources checked 2026-10-05
Cruse Bereavement Support
Ways to keep supporting someone after the first weeks, remember important dates and continue making room for the person who died in conversation.
Free online information.
Sources checked 2026-10-05
Cruse Bereavement Support
Explores why people in the same family can grieve differently and why tensions may grow after a death. A starting point for understanding difficult feelings and seeking support.
Free online information.
Sources checked 2026-10-05
Blue Cross
Information for people grieving a pet or assistance animal, including grief before a death. The UK charity also describes its pet-loss support options; check access from your location.
Free online information.
Sources checked 2026-10-05
Dougy Center; hosted by Jana DeCristofaro
Conversations about the many ways people experience grief. Browse episode descriptions and choose a topic that feels right; listening can be an alternative when reading feels hard.
Free podcast. Episodes vary in length and subject.
Content note: Some episodes discuss suicide, violence or the death of a child. Check the episode description.
Sources checked 2026-10-05
Paperwork and arrangements can feel like a lot. Our separate loss guides help you keep track of practical tasks, one step at a time.
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