Support services

Red Nose

Grief and bereavement

Red Nose bereavement support services assist families who have experienced the sudden and unexpected death of a baby or child, during birth, pregnancy or infancy.

https://rednosegriefandloss.com.au/

24 hour bereavement support line 1300 308 307

The Compassionate Friends

Grief and bereavement

The Compassionate Friends Victoria is part of a world-wide organisation offering friendship and understanding to families following the death of a son, daughter, brother or sister. TCF offers support in the grief and trauma which follows the death of a child at any age and from any cause.

http://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/default.htm

(03) 9888 4944  Free Call: 1800 641 091 (Country Victoria and Tasmania Only)

Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement

Grief and bereavement

The Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement is the largest provider of grief and bereavement education in Australia. Its mission is to build the capacity of individuals, organisations and communities in order to enhance well-being following adverse life events.

http://www.grief.org.au

(03) 9265 2100  Freecall: 1800 642 066

Hope Bereavement Care

Grief and bereavement

Hope Bereavement Care provides counselling and educational services for families and others who have experienced the sudden or unexpected death on an infant, young child or adolescent under 18 years of age.
Hope Bereavement Care works in partnership with SIDS and Kids and carries out the work of SIDS and Kids in the Barwon region.

http://www.bereavement.org.au

24 hour telephone support  1800 240 400

Australian Child and Adolescent Trauma, Loss and Grief Network

Trauma and grief

ACATLGN aims to increase awareness and knowledge amongst a range of professionals working with children and young people in order to improve the wellbeing of children and adolescents affected by trauma and grief.

http://earlytraumagrief.anu.edu.au

Beyondblue

Grief

Beyondblue works to increase awareness and understanding of depression and anxiety. Beyondblue has a number of support services for individuals experiencing difficulties, as well support for family and friends.

http://www.beyondblue.org.au

1300 22 4636

Lifeline

Grief

Lifeline provides Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour support

https://www.lifeline.org.au/Home

13 11 14

Road Trauma Support Services Victoria

Road trauma

Road Trauma Support Services Victoria contributes to the safety and wellbeing of Victorian road users and provides counselling and support to people affected by road trauma.

http://www.rtssv.org.au/

1300 367 797

TAC

Road trauma

The TAC provides information, support and advice for people who have lost a family member in a transport incident.

http://www.tac.vic.gov.au

1300 654 329

BrainLink

Brain injury

BrainLink is a Victorian based service that is dedicated to improving the quality of life of people affected by acquired disorders of the brain.

BrainLink’s first priority is to respond to the immediate needs of the families and friends of those who are living with an acquired brain disorder

http://www.brainlink.org.au/

Toll free: 1800 677 579   (03) 9845 2950

Samuel Morris Foundation

Non fatal drowning

The Samuel Morris Foundation, supports children disabled by near drowning (or other hypoxic brain injuries).

http://www.samuelmorrisfoundation.org.au

(02) 4729 2339

Julian Burtons Burns Trust

Burn injury

The Julian Burns Trust is dedicated to reducing the incidence and impact of burn injury.

http://www.burnstrust.com.au

(08) 7220 2197

KIDS Foundation

Burn injury

The KIDS Foundation provides services and programs assisting children with burns and other life-changing injuries, to increase their quality of life during recovery and beyond survival.

http://kidsfoundation.org.au/

1300 734 733

SCOPE

Disability

SCOPE provides services to people with a disability in Victoria.

http://www.scopevic.org.au

(03) 9843 3000

Limbs 4 Life

Amputation

Limbs 4 Life offers a range of programs and services that assist amputees, their families, their care givers and health care professionals.

http://www.limbs4life.org.au

1300 782 231

Transportation of Children and Youth with Additional Needs Partnership (TOCAN) 

Equipment

The Royal Children’s Hospital (Melbourne) together with other organisations, including VicRoads, has established the Transportation of Children and Youth with Additional Needs (TOCAN) partnership. TOCAN provides a regular forum for learning, discussing and solving issues relating to the transportation of children with additional needs.

Royal Children’s Hospital Safety Centre (03) 9345 5085

State Wide Equipment Program (SWEP) 

Equipment

SWEP provides Victorian people who either have a permanent or long-term disability with subsidised aids, equipment and home and vehicle modifications to enhance their independence and facilitate community participation.

http://swep.bhs.org.au/home

1300 747 937

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River’s Gift 

SIDS

River’s Gift is the largest source of funding for SIDS research in Australia. To date, River’s Gift has generated over $1 million to Stamp out SIDS by funding scientific research and raising awareness.

• Information and resources
• Social and fundraising programs

Read River’s story

http://www.riversgift.com