Settlement Guide: How COVID-19 has changed the way we grieve

The grief of the global health crisis exacerbates feelings of loss when we cannot give our loved ones the delivery they deserve.

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The GriefLine organization receives many calls from bereaved people seeking to understand their loss amidst various COVID-19 restrictions across Australia, where saying goodbye to their loved ones has never been more difficult.

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For free grief counselling or advice to cope with your loss, call GriefLine. For the best number to ring from your state or territory, visit www.griefline.org.au . 

You can also call Beyond Blue for emotional support on 1300 22 4636.

If you need language support, call the national Translating and Interpreting Service on 13 14 50.

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