Grief Counselling

The Counselling and Support Service of the State Coroner's Office has been providing support to families, impacted by deaths reported to the Coroner, since 1983.

The death of a partner, child, relative, workmate, or friend is perhaps the most difficult experience that any one of us can go through.  When death occurs suddenly, unexpectedly or in traumatic circumstances, it can create a situation which feels overwhelming.  Chaos, fear, anger, guilt, numbness, and confusion are common experiences for those left behind.

The Counselling & Support Service can provide assistance in dealing with these experiences.

Family and friends affected by the death, and anyone who has witnessed a death, can get help from the Counselling & Support Service at the Centre.

Amongst the services provided are:

• Short-term counselling and support to any person affected by a death that comes to the attention of the Coroner
• Telephone counselling
• Assistance with understanding the Coronial process
• Assistance for those required to identify the body of a loved one
• Advocating on families behalf with letters of support to employees, schools, etc
• Assistance and support for families attending an Inquest
• Referral to community agencies for longer-term support

The service is free and operates during business hours of 9am - 5pm.

Phone Direct to Counselling Service on 9684 4395 or 9684 4396.

Freecall for Country Callers 1800 136 852

For much more detailed web information about State Coroners Office Grief Counselling Services, go to the State Coroners Office web site.