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Grief and bereavement support services

Grief is a natural, powerful and human response to the loss of someone close to us.

We all experience grief differently and common emotions can include shock and disbelief, anger and sadness. We can help you understand your grief, talk through your feelings, connect with a support group or identify when an expert may be able to help. Our staff have backgrounds in nursing or allied health and are all experienced in offering support.

In some areas we host events that enable you to receive meaningful support in an informal setting. The sessions are designed for individuals and families who have experienced the loss of a loved one through leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma or a related blood disorder.

About the grief and bereavement support we offer

We can help you understand your grief, talk through your feelings or identify when an expert may be able to help.

Counselling

Experienced counsellors are available to speak with you over the phone and in some locations face to face counselling is available.

Referrals

Guidance and referrals for you to access other appropriate grief and health services in your local area.

Online community

An Australian Facebook community for people experiencing grief and bereavement in relation to blood cancer. It’s an opportunity to share experiences, facilitated by the Leukaemia Foundation. Join the group here www.facebook.com/groups/griefandbereavement

Online bereavement group

Our bereavement group provides an opportunity to connect with people who understand what it’s like to live with bereavement. It’s held every two months and is available for anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one from blood cancer in the last three years.

Remembrance events

Each year, we run Light the Night, a virtual event taking place in homes, hospital beds, and hearts of Australians all over the country. Everyone can take part in Light the Night — no matter where they live or how they’ve been impacted by blood cancer — by joining the virtual lantern lighting ceremony online.

On the night, thousands of families and friend groups come together to raise their lanterns in tribute to those facing their own blood cancer journey and to remember loved ones lost, who will live forever in our hearts.

Grief and bereavement support services eligibility criteria

Our grief and bereavement support services are available to anyone affected by blood cancer.

How to access grief and bereavement support services

Contact us on 1800 620 420 or email at [email protected]

Grief and bereavement support services costs

No cost.

Meet our national Grief and Bereavement Services team

To help loved ones through perhaps the most challenging experience of loss in their lives, the Leukaemia Foundation has grief and bereavement support staff across Australia.

Click here to meet the team.

How to access grief and bereavement support services

Call 1800 620 420 or email at [email protected]

Coping and adapting to the loss of a loved one

This information may help

Download our Living with Grief brochure