If you are a relative or someone else affected by a death reported to the Coroner, there are support services available to you, including:
Some of these services are provided by the Coroners Court, while others are provided by partner agencies and specialist social service providers.
Organisations that may assist those dealing with the loss of a loved one.
Grief Australia- Resources and support for those grieving a loss.
Griefline- 24/7 grief and loss support.
Health Direct Grief and Loss Resources- Advice and assistance.
Centrelink Australia- - Financial Assistance that may be available when someone dies.
Yamurrah - is a self determined, independent Collective of experienced and compassionate First Nations professionals. They have produced a series of booklets on navigating grief and loss, created to walk alongside people through the many different experiences of grief.
If you are dealing with the suicide of someone you know, it is important to find support to make sense of what has happened, deal with your grief and learn how to live with your loss.
The following resources may provide assistance:
StandBy - Support after Suicide - a program focused on supporting anyone who has been bereaved or impacted by suicide at any stage in their life.
Lifeline- Lifeline centres across Australia run a variety of services designed to support people affected by suicide.
The NSW Suicide Monitoring System- was launched in November 2020. This is a collaboration between the NSW Ministry of Health, Department of Communities and Justice, the State Coroner and NSW Police. It estimates the number of recent suspected and confirmed suicides in NSW, using data collected by NSW Police and the State Coroner.
The Coroners Court is committed to assisting people with disabilities. If you have a disability, contact the particular court you need to attend to find out about access options available to you.
Some services may be available to make it easier for you to attend court. For example, most courts can arrange for an infra-red hearing loop to be available on the day of the inquest or inquiry. Auslan interpreters can also be arranged.
The following pages contain general information on assistance:
Services for people with a disability
How to request court assistance
Please download and fill in a Request for Court Assistance form (PDF, 171.0 KB) to let the court staff know what access you require. Complete the form and submit it to the court you need to attend.
If you are deaf or have a hearing impairment, call 133 677 to contact us through the National Relay Service
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