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Support for life with loss

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What to do when someone dies in Australia

A place to begin

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Australia · Resources: 4

People and communities

Free access Australia; ages 5–25

Kids Helpline

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.

  • Children and young people
  • Supporting someone else

Free, 24/7 phone counselling and online options.

Books by local voices

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.

Borrow or buy Australian creators

Beginnings and Endings with Lifetimes in Between

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.

  • Children and young people
  • Supporting someone else
  • Loss of a pet

Paid book; ask a library about borrowing or accessible editions.

Why this book is here

A longstanding title in Penguin Australia’s catalogue, written for adults and children talking about death.

Things to read and try

Free access US information, readable anywhere

Resources for children, teens and young adults

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.

  • Children and young people
  • Supporting someone else
  • Family, friends and siblings
  • Sudden death or suicide loss
  • Grief before a death

Free resources; use the age and audience sections to find a starting point.

Something to listen to

Free access US podcast, available online

Grief Out Loud

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.

  • The early days
  • Children and young people
  • Family, friends and siblings
  • Death of a partner
  • Pregnancy, baby or child loss
  • Sudden death or suicide loss
  • Grief before a death
  • Anniversaries and ongoing grief
  • Supporting someone else

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.

When you are ready for the practical things

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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Support that fits you

Your relationship, culture, faith and language matter. You can ask a provider about these, accessibility and costs before you begin. If distress is making everyday life difficult, a doctor or qualified counsellor can help you find further support.

How we choose and care for this library

We include local authors, established bereavement organisations and clearly attributed lived experience. Book notes explain the selection: a publisher description is different from a professional recommendation. Links are not affiliate links.

These are starting points, not treatment or a guarantee of fit. Sources and contacts were checked on the dates shown; availability and fees can change. We aim to review entries every three months. Service providers set their own privacy terms.

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