FREE Loss & Grief Support

Proud leader and provider of loss and grief support, training and education for over 45 years.

We're here to listen.

NALAG aims to assist and support people who are grieving a loss through:

Grief Support

NALAG NSW provides a free, confidential, grief and loss support services across NSW, delivered by our team of trained volunteers and staff.

We provide telephone support and, in some of our Centres, face-to-face support and counselling.

Resources

Information and resources about grief and loss, and ways to support others experiencing loss.

Education

Training for professionals in responding to loss, grief and trauma.

Two people with their backs turned, one resting their head on the other's shoulder, standing near a glass and concrete wall.

What is Grief?

Grief is a natural part of life. Grief is our reaction to loss. Your reaction is very unique to you. The intensity of the grief, the pain of grief and how individuals express their grief has no set pattern.

Someone who has experienced a loss that is significant to them can feel like they are on a rollercoaster of emotions, thoughts, physical impacts. It can affect so many different parts of our lives.

Loss and Grief Support

Someone who has experienced a loss can feel like being lost in a maze of conflicting emotions. This is normal following significant loss. Knowing the experience is normal may not take away the pain, but will increase understanding of what is happening. It is important to know you will recover, that it will get better.

Some examples of Significant losses are:

  • Death of a significant person
  • Divorce / separation
  • Retrenchment / unemployment / retirement
  • Loss of health / amputation / organ loss
  • Loss of homeland / culture / language
  • Loss of a pet
  • Loss of possession / burglary / car theft
  • Disability / loss of independence
  • Infertility
  • Miscarriage / pregnancy termination / stillbirth
  • Adoption
  • Stolen generation / loss of identity
  • Losses associated with caring for someone with a chronic or life
  • Threatening illness

NALAG has a team of trained Grief Support Workers who provide Grief Support.

How to Reach Us

If you have any questions or would like to enquire about organising to speak with one of our trained grief support team members, please contact us or simply complete the Client Enquiry Form and a NALAG team member will contact you within 5 business days.

Health professionals and agencies: If you would like to refer a client, please download our Agency Referral Form.

Testimonials

"Without NALAG's assistance through my most recent experience of grief, I don't know I would have coped."

Jen, NSW

"The NALAG volunteer allowed me to express my grief without judgement and provided good advice on moving forward."

Martin, NSW

"NALAG's support service got me back on track during a bumpy journey through grief. I'm forever grateful for their help and the coping strategies they shared with me."

Belinda, NSW
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