Dealing with grief

Experts from the Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement (ACGB) provide you with ways of dealing with grief.

Grief is our response to loss. It is the normal, natural and inevitable response to loss, and it can affect every part of our life, including our thoughts, behaviours, beliefs, feelings, physical health and our relationships with others.

With the support of family and friends, many people adapt to loss well and may not experience intense and persistent feelings; however, for some, the experience of grief can be overwhelming and further support may be helpful.

The following resources have been developed in partnership with Australian Centre Grief and Bereavement:

About grief

Grief is our response to loss. It is the normal, natural and inevitable response to loss. The Australian Centre of Grief and Bereavement (ACGB) explore and explain what grief is.

How to help someone who is grieving

Grief is a personal experience for everyone. There are many ways that we can provide significant support and comfort to people during this time, as recommended by the Australian Centre of Grief and Bereavement (ACGB).

Ten tips for good self-care

Self-care is more important now than ever. Here are our top ten self-care tips to help you.

Bereavement in the workplace

If your colleague is grieving a death, the impact on co-workers can significantly affect the workplace. It's important to approach the situation compassionately with recommendations by the Australian Centre of Grief and Bereavement (ACGB).

Grief, anniversaries and significant events

For people grieving, the list of significant events that can trigger grief responses can be endless. These are ideas and strategies to assist you to support yourself, or someone who is grieving, during these times.

Getting support

If you or someone you know needs someone to talk to, here are some recognised counselling services to assist.

Children and grief (pre-school, ages five and under)

Grief Australia explores ways to help you support a young child understand grief and coming to terms with loss.

Children and grief (primary school, ages 6–12)

Grief Australia explores ways to help you support a older children (ages 6-12) understand grief and coming to terms with loss.

Adolescents and grief

Grief Australia explores ways to help you support a teenager understand grief and coming to terms with loss.

Seek help

It’s never too late to seek help. Grief doesn’t have a timeline – it’s okay to admit you are struggling with your grief, whether it be weeks, months, years or even decades after the death.

Where can you find help?