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 Victim Support Service Inc. (VSS) of S.A. is a community based, not-for-profit organisation in South Australia, which provides a comprehensive range of services for people who have suffered as a result of a criminal offence. This includes the crime victimes, their families and friends and the wider community.

Services provided:

• Professional counselling, advocacy & support
• Information about victims rights and criminal injuries compensation claims
• Support group meetings: Women’s support group & After child trauma group
• Court companion service
• second item (optional)
• Resource centre/library
• Regional services – Pt Pirie, Pt Augusta, Riverland, Mt Gambier and Pt Lincoln

Address: 11 Halifax St Adelaide 5000
Mailing Address: GPO Box 112 Adelaide 5000
Phone: (08) 8231 5626
Country Toll Free 1800 182 368
Fax: (08) 8231 5458
Website: www.victimsa.org
Email: info@victimsa.org
Hours of Operation: 9am – 5pm
Costs: None

The H.V.S.G. of S.A. is a self support group for the families and friends of homicide victims. We have three main objectives: support, education and reform. We hold monthly meetings and produce a regular newsletter. We can also arrange to meet one-to-one. We offer long term support with no restrictions on time.

Services provided:

• Individual support
• Telephone support: Lynette Nitschke 0428 475 618
• Support group meetings: on the third Wednesday of the month at the Anglicare building,
  184 Port Rd, Hindmarsh at 7pm
• Literature on grief, eg. brochures
• Library facilities for loss and grief
• Monthly newsletters

Address: Box 503 Waikerie S.A. 5330
Costs: Free, although there is a voluntary $10 annual fee to become a financial member if desired.