Victoria Archives - Pets and People

The Grief Australia Grief Australia is an independent, not for profit organisation which opened in January 1996.
Grief Australia operates a state-wide bereavement counselling and support service for Victorians. The specialist bereavement counsellors provide counselling and group services to bereaved individuals, young people and children at the Mulgrave office as well as via telephone or telehealth services. Counsellors at the service come from a variety of disciplines including social work, psychology and psychotherapy.

Please note: The Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement is not a crisis support service. In an emergency please call 000, or if you require urgent counselling, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Location and Service Area

The Grief Australia Counselling and Support Service Melbourne office is located at Suite 3.04, 2 Nexus Court, Mulgrave VIC
Australia 3170

We also provide bereavement counselling to those outside of Melbourne who live in rural and regional Victoria through our telephone and online counselling service which uses high-quality videoconference technology. This provides a convenient, private and secure way of connecting with a bereavement practitioner from your home.

Cost or Contribution

This is a free service for Victorians.
Telehealth or telephone counselling is available for individuals outside of Victoria at a fee for service rate.

For further information phone (03) 9265 2100 or go to www.grief.org.au

Bianca Lavorgna – Specialist Bereavement Counsellor

Pet loss grief can leave you feeling like your life has been turned upside down. The person you shared your everyday with is no longer here and that absence can be felt in countless moments throughout your day. Alongside the sadness can come guilt, anxiety, second guessing, loneliness and the feeling that nobody around you truly understands what you’re going through.

You don’t have to carry all of that on your own.

At Forever In My Heart Pet Loss Counselling, I offer a compassionate space where your grief is met with understanding, and care. A space where you can speak openly, feel heard and begin to make sense of what you’re experiencing. Whether you’re preparing to say goodbye to your beloved companion or finding your way after their loss, I’ll gently walk alongside you, offering both emotional support and practical ways to help you navigate this incredibly difficult time.

My own Boxer, Buckley, died in 2016 after a 20 month terminal illness. His loss changed the direction of my life and inspired me to dedicate my work to supporting others through the loss of a pet. While every relationship and every loss is different, I relate to just how deeply pet grief can touch every part of your life.

If you’d like to know more or see whether we’re the right fit, you’re very welcome to contact me for a no obligation chat by phone or email.

Online sessions available. No referral required.