Find support when loss leaves you adrift
Grief comes in many forms - the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a loss of health, home or certainty. It’s the price of love and connection, and it doesn’t follow a tidy timeline. There’s no “right” way to grieve, but there is support to help you find your footing again.
Grief isn’t something to “get over”. It’s something we learn to live with. Some days it’s sharp, others it’s dull and heavy - and sometimes it surprises us long after we thought we’d moved on.
You might feel sad, angry, numb, or even relieved. You might throw yourself into work, or feel like you can’t do anything at all. All of it is part of the process.
In small communities, it can feel like you have to stay strong or “get back to normal” before you’re ready. But there’s no clock on grief. Healing happens quietly, and being honest about the loss can be the first step toward easing it.
Talk about the person or the loss if it feels right - saying their name helps keep connection alive.
Try gentle routines - walking, journalling, creating something - to give shape to your days.
If your grief feels unbearable or isolating, reach out for help.
Speaking to a counsellor, grief service or GP can help you find ways to cope.
Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement
Counselling, groups and resources for adults and children.
Red Nose Grief and Loss
Support for parents who’ve lost a child or baby.
GriefLine
Free national helpline (8am–8pm AEST) and online community forum.
