Grief Awareness Month recognises the impact of grief and loss on individuals, families and communities. Grief can follow death, illness, relationship breakdown, miscarriage or major life change, and it affects people in different ways and at different times.
The day encourages open conversations about grief, compassion for those experiencing loss and greater awareness of support services available across Australia.
Why it matters
- Grief is a natural response to loss, but it affects people differently and does not follow a set timeline.
- Many people experience grief in silence due to social discomfort, stigma or lack of understanding from others.
- Unrecognised or unsupported grief can affect mental health, physical well-being, relationships and the ability to function day to day.
- Grief may follow death, illness, relationship breakdown, miscarriage or other significant life changes.
- Awareness helps normalise grief and encourages compassionate responses from families, workplaces, schools and communities.
- Access to appropriate support can reduce isolation and help people navigate loss in healthier ways.
Grief Awareness Month recognises the impact of grief and loss and encourages open conversation, understanding and access to support for those who are grieving.
Event Co-ordination / Support
International
- What’s Your Grief
International grief education organisation providing evidence-informed resources, education and advocacy to improve grief understanding and support.
Australia
- National Association for Loss and Grief
NALAG, organiser of Grief Awareness Month, provides free loss + grief support across Australia for individuals, groups and communities facing loss or trauma. Support covers all types of loss — death, separation, miscarriage, illness, disability, pet loss and disasters. - Grief Australia
National organisation providing specialist bereavement counselling, education, research and community support services across Australia.
