Loss & Grief
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There are a number of organisations which can provide support services to help you with feelings of loss and grief. Click on the links below to learn more.
http://www.carersaustralia.com.au/documents/loss&grief.pdf
Grieflink is a website providing information on many aspects of death-related grief.
http://www.grieflink.asn.au/frameset.html
Lifeline provides a 24-hour telephone counselling service that is compassionate, non-judgmental, confidential and supportive of people from all walks of life, in need or in crisis.
www.lifeline.org.au/pages/telecouns.php
Telephone counseling 24-hours—13 1114
Terminology can be confusing. This website has used the following terminology:
- terminal illness - an illness which is progressive and has no cure
- life threatening illness - an illness which is very serious - a person may recover, or the illness may become terminal.
Sometimes, in other forums, the terms "life limiting" or "life shortening" are used instead of "terminal".
This website was developed by PCA with funding from the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing. PCA is the peak national body representing the interests of people living with a life threatening illness. PCA aims to increase access to services for people living with a life threatening illness and their families and carers. To provide feedback on this website, click here.