What we know about grief is that most people who have been bereaved, will be ok with the support of family, friends, colleagues, and their community. Social support can meet many of our needs including emotional support, practical support, and companionship.
Whilst we encourage people who are grieving to connect with their family and friends for support, it can also help to connect with people who have had a similar experience to you or to connect with people outside your immediate circle and engage with supports in the broader community. Below are some links to directories to help you identify available community supports, along with links to grief specific supports.
Neighbourhood Centres
Neighbourhood centres play a key role in building community connection and cohesion and provides services and supports. Neighbourhood centres play a vital role in connecting and supporting people who may be experiencing social isolation and loneliness. They also can facilitate access to formal and informal support.
We have several neighbourhood centres in the Metro North catchment including centres at:
Bribie Island, Caboolture, Lutwyche, Deception Bay, Kallangur, Bardon, Nundah, Mitchelton, Lawnton, Redcliffe, Sandgate, Kalinga, and Zillmere. Click on the directory below to find more details on your local neighbourhood centre.
Local Community Directories
There are two community directories within the Metro North catchment including for those who live in the Moreton Bay region and those in the Brisbane council area. These free community directories provide information on available community groups, clubs, services, and facilities and connects people with local health, social and community services and activities.
FriendLine
FriendLine is a support line initiative from not-for-profit service Friends for Good, to assist those experiencing loneliness. You can register your phone number to receive a call from a volunteer a few times a week for a friendly conversation. All conversations are anonymous and confidential.
Support groups and support lines:
Do you want to connect with people from all walks of life who understand the nuance of your lived experience? There are a range of available support groups and support lines that are available to support you.
See the support groups available