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Grief counselling service defunded despite tenfold surge in calls

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Demand for grief counselling across Australia has surged tenfold during the COVID-19 pandemic, says one national volunteer-based organisation, Griefline. The service, which has been operating for more than three decades, is calling for more funding as resources are stretched to the limits.


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By Vivienne Buttigieg, Abbie O'Brien

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Demand for grief counselling across Australia has surged tenfold during the COVID-19 pandemic, says one national volunteer-based organisation, Griefline. The service, which has been operating for more than three decades, is calling for more funding as resources are stretched to the limits.



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