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24.01.2022 In the NCCGs latest blog Dianne McKissock OAM discusses The Death of a Pet. I have a Shoodle named Saffi who is central to my well being every day of the week. What is it that makes so many of us love pets? What is it that makes the bond so strong that they often feel as if they are part of our intimate family circle? Read more here........ https://childhoodgrief.org.au/the-death-of-a-pet/ See more

24.01.2022 In the NCCG's latest blog Dianne McKissock OAM, discusses 'Reconfiguration'. "I've acknowledged in other Blogs that our experience with loss begins when we leave the known world - the safe cocoon of our mother's womb - and enter the unknown world of everyday life with all of its challenges." Read more here....... https://childhoodgrief.org.au/after-trauma-and-loss-reconf/ See more

24.01.2022 In the NCCGs latest blog, Dianne McKissock OAM discusses Love, Loss & Grief in a Time of Enforced Isolation. "What a beginning we have all experienced to the year 2020 - a year that held so much promise, so much to look forward to. The numerical aspect - 2020 - had an almost magical sound, somehow like 2020 vision that might give everyone a fresh start but the magic aspect has long passed..." Read more here....... https://childhoodgrief.org.au/love-loss-and-grief-in-a-tim/ See more

24.01.2022 When asked about COVID-19 at Kids Group recently, 14 year old Holly shared this.

23.01.2022 In the NCCGs latest blog Dianne McKissock OAM, discusses Grief in Anticipation. "According to the dictionary, the word anticipate means to foresee, foretell, have advanced knowledge of, or look forward to a future event. Great if the foreseen event is positive, but if not, what is foreseen can almost paralyse us with fear." Read more here.... https://childhoodgrief.org.au/grief-in-anticipation/

21.01.2022 The EOYP for kids group last night reminded us again how beneficial this program is for bereaved kids and parents. It was also the perfect opportunity to again acknowledge the NCCGs 25th anniversary. Of course, there is no better way to do that than with a GIANT cake!!! Its size was certainly symbolic of the abundance in friendship, hope, resilience and love that exists within our community.

20.01.2022 This May, join the next group of professionals to undertake the Core Course in Bereavement Counselling. This foundational workshop has been created for those who want to act in an advocacy and supportive role for dying and bereaved people. There is a strong skills focus and practical application of relevant theory. For enrolment details click on this link https://childhoodgrief.org.au/education/

20.01.2022 In the NCCG's latest blog Dianne McKissock OAM, discusses 'COVID-19 & its Impact on Styles of Living & Grieving'. "Goal or Process Orientation, or a combination of both. As I write, I'm very much aware that we've lived with our changed social environment for many months, with no real end in sight. We probably have more in common now than in previous decades, but there are still differences in the way we are reacting." Read more here.... https://childhoodgrief.org.au/covid-19-and-its-impact-on-s/

20.01.2022 In the NCCGs latest blog Dianne McKissock OAM, discusses Life Changing Moments. "One of my own special moments occurred when I was consumed with grief after the death of my daughter. I was sitting on rocks at the beach, mesmerised by the sight and sound of waves, struggling to find hope that life would ever feel OK again." Read more here....... https://childhoodgrief.org.au/life-changing-moments/ See more

20.01.2022 Once again, we were very lucky to have an enthusiastic and hard working team from First Sentier Investors donate their time towards a Working Bee at our Centre. Thankfully it wasn’t nearly as hot as last time! The team worked really hard to get the garden looking beautiful and for it to be a lovely space for the kids to be in.

19.01.2022 In the NCCGs latest blog Dianne McKissock OAM, discusses Compassionate Helplessness in Times of Disaster What a summer-and we still have several months of heat, humidity, and drought to endure. Read more here..... https://childhoodgrief.org.au/compassionate-helplessness-i/ See more

19.01.2022 In the NCCGs latest blog Dianne McKissock OAM, discusses Unmasking our Truth. "Daring to be Vulnerable - Recently, a childrens support group session at A Friends Place focused on the way we all use masks at times when we are grieving." Read more here. https://childhoodgrief.org.au/unmasking-our-truth/

19.01.2022 In the NCCGs latest blog Dianne McKissock OAM, discusses Beginnings & Endings - With lifetimes in between. "Endings seem to be thematic for me at the moment, sitting alongside my hopes for an exciting beginning." Read more here....... https://childhoodgrief.org.au/beginnings-endings-with-life/ See more

19.01.2022 Better Homes and Gardens Australia have surprised us again with another beautiful transformation - this time the backyard. We are so thankful and the children love it. To see what was done watch Channel 7 this week on Thursday night.

18.01.2022 Recent sharing from one of our kids - When you are feeling blue, give your family hugs to make you warm. Matt, 12

18.01.2022 Follow the link to donate via our website https://childhoodgrief.org.au/donate/ or call the Centre on 1300 654 556. Thank you for your support. Your contributions make such a difference to the families that come here.

18.01.2022 For those of you who missed the recent Christmas Better Homes and Gardens Australia episode we featured in, this can still be viewed through 7Plus. A special thank you to Jason Hodges, who followed up after filming with some extra TLC for our garden, by organising a mulch delivery from Australian Native Landscapes ANL and fertiliser from Charlie Carp. Our garden is humming again. Much gratitude to all.

18.01.2022 In the NCCGs latest blog Dianne McKissock OAM, discusses Back to School. "I was sitting at my computer, sweltering in the humid heat of early January, preparing for another year of the work I love, when I wrote the words below. I knew even then that by the time you got to read these words, the year would be more advanced, but little did I know HOW advanced." Read more here.... https://childhoodgrief.org.au/back-to-school/

17.01.2022 Last week we were fortunate to have Your Angel generously donate their time to host a Magic Workshop at our Centre. It was a great opportunity for some of our bereaved kids to build confidence and resilience through learning new skills and also to meet other bereaved children. A fabulous day was had by all!!

17.01.2022 A special thank you to the volunteer team from First Sentier Investors, who worked incredibly hard weeding and mulching the garden last week to have it ready for the EOYP for kids group. Simply amazing!

17.01.2022 In November 2009, nine year old Jessica came to A Friends Place for support, following the sudden death of her mother, Bianca. To acknowledge Biancas 10th anniversary in 2019, a close family friend, wished to support a cause in some way as a memorial to Bianca. They chose us... We were delighted to open Biancas Garden, our new potting shed activity recently. Children can now pot a plant or create a garden to take home and care for. Embellished with trinkets, colo...urs and words that symbolise memories of loved ones who have died, this is definitely a favourite activity at the moment. Not only does it strengthen memories with loved ones, it also reminds children of the safe and loving community they are part of here. A heartfelt thank you to our generous benefactor, Rev. Eric Stevenson, daughter Jessica and Biancas parents, Christine and Ken, for being part of such a wonderful project and a special thank you to the NCCG team members, Natalie and Kerri and volunteer, Gary, who made this happen. See more

16.01.2022 We were very fortunate to have Turkslegal donate their time and energy towards a Working Bee at the Centre this week. The team were incredibly enthusiastic and achieved so much in such a short space of time. Turks Legal have supported the NCCG for many years now. We are so thankful for their continued support and very much appreciate all their ongoing efforts to help out where they can.

16.01.2022 In November 2009, nine year old Jessica came to 'A Friend's Place' for support, following the sudden death of her mother, Bianca. To acknowledge Bianca’s 10th anniversary in 2019, a close family friend, wished to support a cause in some way as a memorial to Bianca. They chose us... We were delighted to open ‘Bianca’s Garden’, our new potting shed activity recently. Children can now pot a plant or create a garden to take home and care for. Embellished with trinkets, colo...urs and words that symbolise memories of loved ones who have died, this is definitely a favourite activity at the moment. Not only does it strengthen memories with loved ones, it also reminds children of the safe and loving community they are part of here. A heartfelt thank you to our generous benefactor, Rev. Eric Stevenson, daughter Jessica and Bianca’s parents, Christine and Ken, for being part of such a wonderful project and a special thank you to the NCCG team members, Natalie and Kerri and volunteer, Gary, who made this happen. See more

15.01.2022 In the NCCG's latest blog Dianne McKissock OAM, discusses 'When a Soulmate dies'. "Most of us are familiar with the term 'soulmate'. In my years of counselling grieving widows and widowers, many described their deceased partner as their 'soulmate', rightfully assuming that I would understand how that term indicated the depth of their connection and the intensity of their grief." Read more here.... https://childhoodgrief.org.au/when-a-soulmate-dies/

14.01.2022 In the NCCG's latest blog Dianne McKissock OAM, discusses 'Grief in Anticipation'. "According to the dictionary, the word 'anticipate' means to foresee, foretell, have advanced knowledge of, or look forward to a future event. Great if the foreseen event is positive, but if not, what is foreseen can almost paralyse us with fear." Read more here.... https://childhoodgrief.org.au/grief-in-anticipation/

13.01.2022 In the NCCG's latest blog Dianne McKissock OAM, discusses 'Grief after Suicide'. "Thursday the 10th of September is World Suicide Prevention Day. As our community focuses attention on suicide and its impact on families, schools, our nation and the rest of the world, it seems to me to be an appropriate time for all of us to think about our personal responses."... Read more here.... https://childhoodgrief.org.au/grief-after-suicide/

12.01.2022 As we approach Mothers Day this year, it would be easy to miss it with everything else going on in the world. Yet for those who are grieving their own mothers, who are separated from them for any reason or for mothers grieving the loss of a child or children, this Mothers Day may be particularly painful. With restrictions lifting slightly, we hope that many can spend some precious moments with family or friends this Mothers Day. Read more here.... https://childhoodgrief.org.au/mothers-days-a-time-for-cele/

11.01.2022 Our Clinical Director, Dr Elizabeth Mann, will be chairing a Youth Health Forum "A long and winding road: Navigating the journey of Grief and Loss next Wednesday, July 29, 2020. The Forum provides an opportunity for attendees to meet, update knowledge and skills, exchange information and strengthen the youth health network, in order to provide the best possible support for young people in NSW. The Program, Registration details and Live Stream information can be found on this link. https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//Pag/youth-health-forum.aspx

08.01.2022 Our counselling centre, A Friends Place, is temporarily closed for the protection of our staff and clients during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, we are still operating online, providing video, email and phone support where possible. Please contact our office as usual on 1300 654 556 and we will organise an appointment for you, or email us on [email protected]

08.01.2022 The annual Peter Coupland Adventure Weekend for Girls was held again recently. It was a memorable time for the girls and a unique opportunity to bond over shared experiences and to make new friends. There was also lots of special activities to engage in and horse riding adventures to be had! Many thanks to those who funded this special program, including Macpac and Golden Stave Foundation, to Yarrabin for your amazing hospitality and to the NCCG team for their continued compassion and support for these bereaved children and their families.

08.01.2022 In the NCCGs latest blog Dianne McKissock OAM, discusses Reconfiguration. "Ive acknowledged in other Blogs that our experience with loss begins when we leave the known world - the safe cocoon of our mothers womb - and enter the unknown world of everyday life with all of its challenges." Read more here....... https://childhoodgrief.org.au/after-trauma-and-loss-reconf/ See more

08.01.2022 In the NCCGs latest blog Dianne McKissock OAM, discusses Grief after Suicide. "Thursday the 10th of September is World Suicide Prevention Day. As our community focuses attention on suicide and its impact on families, schools, our nation and the rest of the world, it seems to me to be an appropriate time for all of us to think about our personal responses."... Read more here.... https://childhoodgrief.org.au/grief-after-suicide/

07.01.2022 In the NCCGs latest blog Dianne McKissock OAM, discusses Funeral Rites & Funeral Rights My dearly loved father died in the middle of the night. Five hundred miles away, I was sleeping soundly after a food deprived day at a health farm, a treat paid for by the friend sharing my room.... Read more here.... https://childhoodgrief.org.au/funeral-rites-funeral-rights/

07.01.2022 In the NCCG's latest blog Dianne McKissock OAM, discusses 'Back to School'. "I was sitting at my computer, sweltering in the humid heat of early January, preparing for another year of the work I love, when I wrote the words below. I knew even then that by the time you got to read these words, the year would be more advanced, but little did I know HOW advanced." Read more here.... https://childhoodgrief.org.au/back-to-school/

05.01.2022 In the NCCGs latest blog Dianne McKissock OAM, discusses Grief & the impact of Cultural & Religious Festivals. From now until the end of January the calendar is filled with dates of religious and cultural festivals around the world. For many people, these dates are anticipated with warmth and pleasure, while for others they are times that stimulate rushes of anxiety. Read more here....... https://childhoodgrief.org.au/grief-the-impact-of-cultural/ See more

03.01.2022 In the NCCGs latest blog Dianne McKissock OAM, discusses Grief in the Workplace - A Personal & Professional Perspective. "We stood in small groups, clad in respectful funereal clothes, exchanging wordless hugs and mopping tears. Words seemed inadequate to express intense feelings, thoughts too fleeting to gather into a coherent sentence. ." Read more here....... https://childhoodgrief.org.au/grief-in-the-workplace-a-per/

03.01.2022 The NCCG would like to express our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all our supporters who enable us to continue to provide this specialist care. Enjoy reading our Autumn Newsletter which shares some recent stories of hope, resilience, love and magic https://childhoodgrief.org.au/resources/#newsletters To make a donation click on this link https://childhoodgrief.org.au/donate/ or call the Centre on 1300 654 556.

03.01.2022 We invited our Group kids to share some of their thoughts, feelings and experiences around COVID. 12 year old Maddie had this to say.

01.01.2022 In the NCCGs latest blog Dianne McKissock OAM discusses Grief Stress & The Art of Distraction. "I have a dilemma writing about the art of distraction I dont want it to be about me, but if I dont include my own story it sounds like a lecture with a prescription, and thats the last thing I want." Read more here....... https://childhoodgrief.org.au/grief-stress-and-the-art-of-/ See more

01.01.2022 Can you help us support a grieving family this Christmas period? This year has been especially difficult for families who are grieving. The loneliness of grief has been magnified. We know the Christmas and New Year holiday period is always a difficult and painful time for anyone who is grieving someone they love. This year will be no exception and indeed we know that many will feel the loss even more acutely. For over 25 years now, the NCCG has been providing a safe and nurt...uring space to support bereaved children and their families to learn how to live with their grief, empowering them to live their best life possible. Our services are FREE and UNLIMITED for those aged 3 - 18 yrs to ensure that no child or family misses out on care. Please continue to help us deliver this vital support to those who need it now more than ever. If you can help us please donate through the following link https://childhoodgrief.org.au/donate/ or call the Centre on 1300 654 556. Much gratitude and best wishes to you all during this Christmas period.

01.01.2022 In the NCCG's latest blog Dianne McKissock OAM, discusses 'Grief in the Workplace - A Personal & Professional Perspective'. "We stood in small groups, clad in respectful funereal clothes, exchanging wordless hugs and mopping tears. Words seemed inadequate to express intense feelings, thoughts too fleeting to gather into a coherent sentence. ." Read more here....... https://childhoodgrief.org.au/grief-in-the-workplace-a-per/