This category lists professional counsellors, pastoral and religious support providers, companions and support groups who can assist the dying person to stay in control over treatment and carer decisions, to deal with fear, loneliness, vulnerability and to reach acceptance, peace, emotional and spiritual easement.
Bereavement service providers also specialise in assisting the bereaved to deal with grief from the loss of a loved one and to go through a painful but a natural and healing grieving process.
The Gawler Foundation
"Profound Healing - Sustainable Wellbeing"
Yarra Junction, VIC 3797
The Gawler Foundation is Australia's first cancer support service and it also conducted the first active cancer support group in Australia. For over 25 years, the Foundation has helped thousands of Australians and people worldwide through its programs and training in cancer and multiple sclerosis (MS) management, disease prevention, stress management and counselling.
Very Special Kids
Malvern, VIC 3144
Very Special Kids is a not for profit organization that supports families who have a child with a life-threatening illness. Services include counselling, sibling support, bereavement support, trained volunteers and respite and end-of-life care at Very Special Kids House.Bereavement Care Centre
Eastwood, NSW 2122
The Bereavement Care Centre provides counselling for adults and children; bereavement counselling courses and clinical supervision for professionals; and an online shop selling bereavement related books.
Lifeline WA
Perth, WA 6000
Lifeline WA is a non-profit organisation providing Telephone Counselling for people dealing with loss and bereavement.13 11 14
SAVES
South Australia Voluntary Euthanasia Society Inc.
Kent Town, SA 5071
The South Australian Voluntary Euthanasia Society was formed in 1983 and is staffed entirely by volunteers. It seeks law reform to permit hastened death in certain clearly defined circumstances.Eastern Palliative Care
Nunawading, VIC 3131
Eastern Palliative Care services include client and family support, grief counselling, bereavement programs and pastoral care.Mercy Hospice
Mercy Western Palliative Care
Mercy Health and Aged Care
Sunshine, VIC 3020
Specilist in palliative care services and bereavement/grief counselling.
Jewish Care (Victoria) Inc
Melbourne, VIC 3004
Jewish Care (Victoria) Inc is the only comprehensive health and social care provider for the Jewish community in Victoria, caring directly for people in need. Our 400 elderly and frail residents of our hostel and nursing homes receive care 24 hours a day in a uniquely-Jewish and welcoming environment, while more than 500 clients receive high-quality social services every week.