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BLACK TULIP FUNERAL STATIONERY
BIRTHS, DEATHS & MARRIAGES NSW
NSW CORONERS - FORENSIC MEDICINE SUPPORT
SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS
HELP & SUPPORT GROUPS
- Cancer Council
- Canteen
- Finty - Money & Mental Health
- Good Grief
- SANDS
- The Heart Foundation
- Australian Government – Department of Defence Service Records
- Centrelink
- Medicare
- Beyond Blue (Anxiety / Depression / Suicide)
- myCompass - Free online self-help program for people with mild to moderate depression, anxiety and stress
- MindSpot - Online assessment, treatment for stress, anxiety and more.
- MHMA - Multicultural mental health resources
- Men's Shed - 1300 550 009 - Men’s Sheds provide a safe and busy environment to support men's bodies and minds.
- Blue Knot Foundation - 1300 657 380 Supporting adults affected by complex trauma and childhood trauma and those who support them.
- eFriend - A free, virtual peer support service that proving non-clinical, peer-based mental health support.
- Gambling Help Online - 1800 858 858 - Free, confidential 24/7 telephone help service for anyone affected by gambling.
- Open Arms - 1800 011 046 - 24/7 support for current and ex-serving ADF personnel and their families.
- 1800RESPECT - 1800 737 732 24/7 counselling, information and referrals for sexual assault, domestic and family violence.
- Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800 - 24/7 private and confidential phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
- MensLine Australia - 1300 78 99 78 - 24/7 telephone and online support for men with emotional health and relationship concerns.
- Lifeline Service Finder - A directory of free or low cost health and community services available in Australia.
- Head to Health - A directory of digital mental health resources.
- Black Dog Institute - Research, information, facts and online resources for mental health and illnesses.
- National Debt Helpline - (03) 9421 7640 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday . Free National Debt Helpline is a free service that helps people tackle their debt problems.
- Support After Suicide - (03) 9421 7640 Counselling, group support and an online community website for people bereaved by suicide .
- StandBy - Support after Suicide. Postvention and support after suicide for individuals, families and communities.
- SANE Australia - Monday - Friday 10am-10pm Mental illness advice, referral and support via phone, webchat or email.
- Relationships Australia - Relationship support services for individuals, families and communities.
- ReachOut.com - Help with tough times for 14-25 year olds and their parents.
- QLife - 3pm - midnight, every day . Phone and online anonymous and free LGBTI peer support and referral for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.
- PANDA - 1300 726 306 - 9am - 7:30pm weekdays AEST. Support for women, men and families affected by anxiety and depression during pregnancy and in the first year of parenthood.
- Headspace - 1800 650 890 - Support and information for young people 12-25 for mental health and what's going on in their life.
- Griefline - 1300 845 745 Midday - 3am, every day. Telephone and online counselling service for people experiencing loss or grief.
- Butterfly Foundation - 1800 334 673. 8am - midnight, every day. Support for eating disorders and body image issues over the phone, web chat or email.
- R U OK? inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with the people around them and start a conversation with anyone who may be struggling with life. You don't need to be an expert to reach out - just a good friend and a great listener.
WHO NEEDS TO BE INFORMED OF A DEATH
Once you receive the death certificate, numerous people and organisations may need to be informed. These include:
- Executor of Will
- Employer
- Department of Veteran’s Affairs
- Solicitor and / or public trustee
- Insurance companies (life, accident, home / contents, vehicle etc)
- Church or religious groups
- Home nursing service
- Medical or Hospital Benefits Fund
- Doctor
- Associated health professionals – dentist, physiotherapist, social worker
- Household help such as Meals on Wheels
- Home delivery services such as newspapers or milk
- Centrelink
- Landlord / housing authority
- Banks, building societies, credit unions, financial institutions, and credit card providers
- Clubs (RSL, Community, Sporting)
- Utilities and suppliers – electricity, gas, phone etc.
- Motor Transport Authority – licence and registration
- Digital monetary accounts such as PayPal and eBay
- Medicare
- Electoral office
- Tax office and accountant
- Post office (mail redirection)
- Digital social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and e-mail accounts)
- Superannuation providers
- Home appliance rental, medical aids rental company
- Local Government for Rates, fire levy, etc.
- Ambulance Service
- School or college
- Chamber of Commerce
- Service organisations – e.g. Rotary, Lions, Apex, Red Cross, and Blood bank