Bereavement Support
Grief is a normal and natural response to the death of someone significant in our lives. Every person grieves in their own way and there is no ‘right’ way to grieve.
Similarly, we all cope in different ways. Many people will simply turn to their existing relationships and coping strategies. For some people, connecting with someone who has experienced a similar thing to you is helpful. A few of us may wish to seek specialised and non-judgemental support from a bereavement counsellor in a one-on-one protected space.
We have a range of bereavement support and services which can be easily accessed, based on your location:
Specialist Bereavement Counselling
Our Grief & Bereavement Social Work Service
Our Grief & Bereavement Social Workers provide follow up support to adult family members, carers and friends of patients who have died at Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney / Sydney Eye Hospital, St George Hospital or Sutherland Hospital.
Our aim is to enhance a person’s health and well-being through assistance and support which can occur via:
- Short term practical and psychosocial assistance
- Education
- Referral to agencies and groups
- Short-term bereavement counselling
For further information please email SESLHD-SouthernGriefandBereavementSW@health.nsw.gov.au