If you are seeking support relating to grief e.g. support organisations and resources such as books, please use the Finding Support page or use links which are presented at the bottom of each topic page.

The AIDS Council of SA seeks to promote the best health and quality of life for members of the four communities most affected by HIV/AIDS: People living with HIV/AIDS and those who are close to them; gay men and other homosexually active men; injecting drug users, and sex workers. ACSA works to achieve its aims by advocating for the interests of these communities and through providing a wide range of quality education, information, care and support services.

Services provided:

information on services provided (optional)

• General support and counselling for people who are HIV positive and gay men
• Library facilities
• Telephone information service (including referrals)
• Gay men’s health promotion
• Needle exchange

Address: 64 Fullarton Rd NORWOOD SA 5067

Mailing Address: PO Box 907 KENT TOWN SA 5071
Phone: (08) 8334 1611; 1800 888 559
Fax: (08) 8363 1046
Website: www.acsa.org.au
Email: information@acsa.org.au
Hours of Operation: 9am-5pm Monday to Friday
Library: 9 – 5 Mon – Fri; 2 – 5 Saturday
Costs: Free

The physical, psycho-social, spiritual and cultural needs of the dying and bereaved are met from the time of the onset of life changing illness, through anticipatory grief, at the time of death and continue through to the first anniversary of the death. Support is offered one to one on personal issues of loss, changes in family dynamics and personal contribution, unresolved grief, problem solving, preparation for separation and death. Past death, one to one and introduction to bereavement support groups help the bereaved to find value and purpose in the life and death of the deceased, and their ongoing journey. Peer support, mail contact by newsletters, services of remembrance compliment one to one support. A card mail out system acknowledges anniversaries and sends a strong message of connection and availability. Community education, allied health carer education and debriefing support and networking with other professionals to achieve better bereavement outcomes ensures a continuing sustainable bereavement service to our community. Our services are provided by a co-ordinated effort of Palliative Care Service Co-ordinators, Bereavement Support Workers and Palliative Care Volunteer Support Workers.

Services provided:

• Individual counselling
• Telephone counselling
• Support group meetings
• Library facilities
• Grief education classes for health professionals
• Card/newsletter mailouts for 12 months post bereavement.

Address: 29 North St ANGASTON SA 5353

Mailing Address: – the Barossa Area Community Health Service, PO Box 270 ANGASTON SA 5353
Phone: (08) 8563 8544, (08) 8564 2996
Fax: (08) 8564 3434
Email: bahsjwd@dove.net.au
Hours of Operation: Individual Counselling – 9-5
Phone Counselling – 24 hours/day
Costs: Free

Canteen supports, develops and empowers teenagers living with cancer by providing a high quality Australia-wide peer support network of teenagers living with cancer and their teenage brothers and sisters, who share experiences, have fun, offer resources and promote understanding, well being and leadership.

Services provided:

information on services provided (optional)

• Peer Support through activities, camps, educational workshops
• Grief education courses for members eg. Annual good grief weekend

Address: Norwich Centre, Level 1, 77 King William Rd NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006

Mailing Address: GPO Box 107 ADELAIDE SA 5006
Phone: 08 8161 7488
Fax: 08 82046435
Website: www.canteen.org.au
Email: sa.admin@canteen.org.au
Costs: CanTeen Membership is free and all programs are free. CanTeen will pay for travel and necessary accommodation for regional Members to attend camps.

The Childhood Cancer Association Family Service provides support to families who have had a child diagnosed with cancer.

information on services provided (optional)

• Individual counselling
• Telephone counselling
• Support group meetings
• Library facilities for loss and grief
• Literature on grief eg. brochures
• Grief education classes
• Grief and loss workshops

Address: 1st Floor, 55 King William St North Adelaide SA 5006

Mailing Address:P.O.Box 1094 North Adelaide S.A. 5006
Phone: (08) 8239 2211 or 0413 740 104
Fax: 08 8239 2300
Website: www.childhoodcancer.asn.auxx
Email: astoddart@childhoodcancer.asn.au
Hours of Operation: 24 hour telephone counselling, individual counselling 9am-5pm.
Costs: $10.00 annual membership fee to families experiencing death of a child to cancer.

The Objectives of the Lower Eyre Peninsula Palliative Care Service are:

To promote the recognition of the patient and family as a unit of care

To provide care for the patient based on the needs and wishes of the patient as a whole person

To cooperate and coordinate the multidisciplinary team within the hospital and community in order to provide services and continuity of care to the patient

To provide volunteers (if available and appropriate) as an extension of the multidisciplinary team.

To develop, support and promote staff development and continuing education programs in the area of palliative care

To promote community awareness of the concept of palliative care and foster and maintain good community relationships

To provide bereavement follow up, extending support to family and friends where appropriate

To allow access to Palliative Care to all people needing it in the Lower Eyre Peninsula region

To ensure confidentiality is maintained in all instances, by all members of the team

To participate in research programs designed to improve or maintain the quality of patient care

To accept responsibility for development, implementation and review of evaluation procedures aimed at assessing the quality of care received by patients

Services provided:

information on services provided (optional)

• Support group meetings
• Annual memorial service held in October
• Card mail outs for 12 months post bereavement

Address: PO Box 630 PORT LINCOLN SA 5606
Phone: (08) 8683 2260
Fax: (08) 8682 6255
Website: xxxx
Email: trealoar.meredith@sa.gov.au
Hours of Operation: 9am – 5pm
Costs: Free

The Patient and Family Counselling Service provides a bereavement Counselling Service and a Palliative Counselling Service to the Mary Potter Hospice, Calvary Hospital and the Central and Eastern Adelaide Palliative Care Service.

Services provided:

• Individual counselling
• Telephone counselling
• Literature on grief
• Library facilities
• Sale of publications

Address: Calvary Hospital, 89 Strangways Tce NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006
Phone: (08) 8239 9100
Fax: (08) 8239 9168
Email: TimRoberts@CalvarySA.com.au
Costs: Free

Southern Domiciliary Care aims to assist people who are frail or disabled, of all ages to manage at home when difficulties arise, and to support carers. SDC aims to help people repair or maintain their health. Included in their wide ranging service is bereavement counselling, and groups for people going through bereavement processes.

Services provided:

• Individual counselling
• Telephone counselling
• Support group meetings
• Literature on grief

Address: 670 Marion Rd PARKHOLME SA 5043
Phone: (08) 8277 3366
Fax: (08) 8277 9028
Hours of Operation: 9am – 5pm
Costs: Free

The Mt Gambier and Districts Palliative Care Service provides grief and bereavement support to palliative care patients, families and carers.

Services provided:

information on services provided (optional)

• Individual counselling
• Telephone counselling
• Literature on grief
• Library facilities

Address: Wehl St Nth MT GAMBIER SA 5290

Mailing Address: PO Box 267 MT GAMBIER SA 5290
Phone: (08) 8721 1460
Fax: (08) 8721 1461
Email: comhealth@mail.seol.net.au
Hours of Operation: 9am – 5pm
Costs: Free

The Palliative Care Council of South Australia Inc provides a palliative care resource and information service, and is involved in community education, advocacy and promotion of palliative care services. Information is available regarding the Consent to Medical Treatments and Palliative Care Act 1995.

Services provided:

• Access to literature from a variety of sources.

Address: 202 Greenhill Rd EASTWOOD SA 5063
Phone: (08) 8291 4137
Fax: (08) 8291 4122
Website: www.pallcare.asn.au
Email: ataylor@pallcare.asn.au
Costs: No charge

We are here to assist clients and their families with support, advice and help once a terminal illness has been diagnosed. We liaise with the doctors as necessary.

Services provided:

• Individual counselling
• Telephone counselling
• Literature on grief

Address: Hospital Rd PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700
Phone: (08) 8648 5736
Fax: (08) 8648 5712
Hours of Operation: 24 hours/day
Costs: Free

Port Pirie Palliative Care Service provides support for clients who are suffering from an illness from which no cure can be anticipated. This support base is extended to the families, friends and associates of the clients.

Our Bereavement counsellor is available 24 hours day for phone contact or appointments can be made as necessary. A service is arranged by the palliative care service each year. Our Bereavement counsellor is introduced to the client/families prior to death as a member of our team. The bereavement support service provides public education sessions on grief and loss, annual memorial service and support groups for people who feel comfortable in this setting.

People with bereavement issues from the wider community are invited to attend the memorial service and be involved in the support groups.

Services provided:

• Support group meetings
• Grief education classes for health professionals
• Annual remembrance and thanksgiving service in December each year

Mailing Address: C/- The Port Pirie Regional Health Service, PO Box 546 PORT PIRIE SA 5540
Phone: (08) 8638 4500
Fax: (08) 86384962
Email: dkelly@mndgp.org.au
Hours of Operation: 24 hours/day
Costs: Free

People Living with HIV/AIDS SA Inc provides this social drop in and health centre for people living with HIV. Support and complementary therapies available, including Friday lunches, treatment information, a volunteer program, support groups, transport assistance, positive speakers bureau, forums and newsletters.

Services provided:

information on services provided (optional)

• Drop in centre
• Counselling
• Support group meetings
• Grief education classes

Address: 16 Malwa St. GLANDORE S.A. 5034
Phone: (08) 8293 3700
Fax: (08) 8293 3900
Website: http://www.hivsa.org.au
Email: manager@hivsa.org.au
Hours of Operation: 9am – 5pm

SAYAC is a peer support group for young adults and their partners, families, friends and interested health care professionals who are facing the challenges of cancer. Our Motto is “Strength In Support”. We aim to help cancer patients aged between 20-40, deal with the issues facing them with their cancer diagnosis, offering them hope and support.

We do not offer medical or treatment advice.
SAYAC is a non-profit organisation committed to supporting all South Australian Young Adults and Cancer, their families, carers and supporters.

For further details or to request a “Link-Up” volunteer to visit you please contact SAYAC.

Services provided:

• Workshops
• Social activities
• One to one support through “Link-Up”
• Continued support through newsletters & mail outs
• Grief education classes twice yearly

Address: “Ghundi” Building, Glandore Community Centre, Naldeera St GLANDORE SA 5037

Mailing Address:PO Box 105 DAW PARK SA 5041
Phone: 08 83510122
Email: sayadult@senet.com.au
Hours of Operation: Individual Counselling 24 hours
Costs: SAYAC membership $10.00 (individuals) $15.00 (family) annually.
Our services are free apart from occasional seminars.
Yes, we charge for the grief & loss intensive courses. However we offer subsidies for members of SAYAC according to our available funds.

Offers practical help and counselling to patients with terminal illnesses and their carers.

Coordinates delivery of services to clients during life and offers support to the grieving after death.

Services provided:

• Individual counselling
• Telephone counselling
• Literature on grief
• Contact from Palliative Service by bereavement cards at 6 weeks and 12 months

Address: C/- The South Coast District Hospital
Bay Rd VICTOR HARBOUR SA 5211
Phone: (08) 8552 0524
Fax: (08) 8552 0507
Hours of Operation: 9am – 5pm
Costs: Free

The Southern Adelaide Palliative Service provides grief and loss counselling and support to patients, families and carers.

Services provided:

• Individual and group counselling
• Grief information
• Complementary Care Service
• Invitation to memorial service
• Links with community services

Address: C/- The Daw Park Hospice, Repatriation General Hospital DAW PARK SA 5081
Phone: (08) 8275 1732
Fax: (08) 8277 4957
Hours of Operation: 9am – 5pm
Costs: There is a charge of $5 for reading materials used in bereavement groups

The Cancer Care Centre Inc. is a non-profit, non-denominational association formed in Adelaide.

It was inspired by cancer patients, their families and concerned individuals who believe that they have been able to contribute greatly to their own well being in overcoming the many challenges cancer presents.

Our primary aim is to provide active support for cancer patients and their families. The Cancer Care Centre promotes peace of mind and a healthy lifestyle, through:

* Positive thinking
* Stress management
* Meditation
* Food awareness
* Healthy nutrition

The Cancer Care Centre seeks to meet the needs of both patient and family.

Services provided:

• Individual counselling
• Telephone counselling
• Drop in centre
• Support group meetings
• Literature on grief e.g. brochures
• Library facilities for loss & grief
• Grief education classes
• Sale of publications

Address: 76-78 Edmund Ave UNLEY SA 5061
Phone: 08 82722411
Fax: 08 83731470
Website: www.cancercare.asn.au
Email: cancercare@senet.com.au
Hours of Operation: 10am-4pm
Costs: Counselling by donation
Use of library & internet for Members (cost per annum)
$35.00 Regular Membership
$25.00 concession

The Cancer Council Helpline is a support and information service for people concerned about cancer or affected by cancer personally or indirectly.

The Helpline is staffed by nurse health counsellors whohave extensive experience in cancer nursing and counselling. The Helpline provides information and support and is the first access point for other Cancer Council services such as counselling and cancer support programs. Information can also be provided on support available in the community.

The Cancer Council South Australia provides the Helpline as a free and confidential service.

It is the first point of access for information on Cancer Council services and provides professional support to people concerned about cancer.

Services provided:

• Professional support and information provided by telephone
• Telephone and individual counselling
• Access to cancer support programs provided by the Cancer Council
• A wide range of printed resources free of charge
• Information on support services available in the community
• Access to interpreters and resources translated into languages other than English

Address: 202 Greenhill Rd EASTWOOD SA 5063

Address: PO Box 929 UNLEY SA 5061
Phone: 08 82914111
Fax: 08 8291 4268
Website: www.acf.org.au
Email: chl@cancersa.org.au
Hours of Operation: 8:30 to 8:00 pm Monday to Friday
Costs: Nil

The Palliative Care Team provides both hospital and community services to all their clients and offers:

• Visits to patients when hospitalised to monitor treatment options for symptoms in conjunction with the general practitioner
• Palliative Care have two fully furnished “Family Rooms” which allow Palliative Care patients and their families/friends to stay with their loved one, whether on a long or short term basis.
• Home Visits made by Palliative Care Nurses on request
• Domiciliary Care Nurses are part of the Palliative Care Team, and provide a 7 day service
• Palliative Care and Domiciliary Care also provide specialised equipment if it is required.
• A wide range of community services to accommodate all.

Services provided:

• Individual counselling

Address: Domiciliary Care, 40 Wood Tce WHYALLA SA 5600
Phone: (08) 8648 8190
Fax: (08) 8648 8217
Hours of Operation: 9am – 5pm
Costs: Free