Grandparents In Distress
What is GIDs?
GIDs (or 'Grandparents in Distress') is a national support service for grandparents doing it tough in relation to family breakdown; their own or their children's relationships.ย
Suport is free, confidential, grandparent friendly and non judgemental.ย
The things grandparents speak to us most about include:
Separation and divorce - their own or their children's
Custody and contact issues - typically, grandchildren
Parental alienation
Financial problems
Family and criminal Legal issues
Communication difficulties
Domestic violence
If you have any questions, call us on 1300 853437. 1300 853 437.
Support
All support is 100% free, confidential, non judgemental and female friendly.ย
โ๏ธ Helpline
Call 1300 853 437
Open 365 days of the year - daytimes
โ๏ธ Email
๐ฅ๏ธย ย ย Online support meetingsย
Every month on the first MONDAY of each month
Starts 4pm (duration 2hrs) Sydney / Melbourne timezone (but all grandparents across Australia are welcome)
2. Then Click here to join the zoom meeting a few minutes before the start time
Other Support Services
Raising Grandchildren is a useful resource for grandparents, who take care of their grandkids.
Promote the rights, interests and good futures of Australians as they age.
Family Court of Australia and Grandparents
Information concerning the role and rights of grandparents in family law