Resource Library
We’ve put this list of resources available to help you navigate Good Death information, tools and services.
Some are available across all of Australia while some are State or Territory based.
Accupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association, Australian
Find accredited Chinese Medicine Practitioners
Advance Care Planning Australia
1300 208 582
Information and resources for advance care planning and Advance Care Directives.
Animal Welfare League
08 8348 1300 | support@awl.org.au
Information on pet cremations, pet boarding and foster care.
Australian Psychology Society
Helps you find a local pychologist for wellbeing support (also ask your GP or specialist for a recommendation).
Australian Death Notification Service
A free government initiative to help people get in touch with multiple organisations using a single online notification.
Australian Home Funeral Alliance*
Information on everything required to have a home funeral in Australia.
- Always check that your choices are available locally.
Men's Shed Association, Australian
Practical support, specialised services and resources, and men’s health programs and initiatives.
Australian Organ Donor Information
1800 777 203
Provides information on organ, tissue and body donation and how to register as a donor.
Australian Red Cross
1300 440 813 or 0472 973 690
Social support via its Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme, plus Telecross and Telechat programs for daily wellbeing check-ins.
Beyond Blue
1300 22 4636
Speak with online counsellors; connect with others online; access a mental health coach.
Cancer Council Australia
3 11 20
A free, confidential telephone information and support service run by Cancer Councils in each state and territory.
Cancer Council Practical and Financial Assistance
13 11 20
Helps with transport, accommodation, financial costs and legal issues
Canteen Good Grief program
Canteen Good Grief is open to all young people aged 12-25 who have experienced death in their family. Canteen runs separate under 18 and over 18 Good Grief programs all over Australia.
Carer Gateway
1800 422 737
Helps carers to connect with state/territory and local support services. Chatline and phone service providing practical information and resources for carers.
Carer Payments Services Australia
13 27 17
Government payment for people who give constant care to someone with disability or a medical condition, an adult who’s frail aged, or someone at the end of their life
Help us build our end-of-life resources list
We’re constantly learning, unlearning and relearning. We’ve started with these key resources, but will continue to grow the library with information from members and from around the world.
Our goal is to help everyone, if you know of a good resource that can help others, let us know!
