Bereavement Support Standards

Bereavement Support Standards

Bereavement support standards for specialist palliative care services. Providing bereavement support is an essential component of palliative care service delivery; however, there is currently little evidence-based guidance for health professionals and others providing...
How to be a Compassionate Employer

How to be a Compassionate Employer

The Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement, as the largest provider of grief and bereavement education in Australia, works to build the capacity of individuals, organisations and communities in order to enhance wellbeing following adverse life events. For more...
Coping with Grief at Christmas

Coping with Grief at Christmas

Christmas is a time of mixed feelings for those who are missing someone they love. As we gather with family and friends, the absence of a loved one may be felt even more intensely. For more information, click to download: Coping with Grief at...
When a Parent or a Close Relative is Dying

When a Parent or a Close Relative is Dying

Supporting very young children, when a close relative is seriously ill, can be extremely difficult and people often feel unsure what to say and how best to prepare them. For more information, click to download: When a Parent or a Close Relative is...
After the Loss of a Child

After the Loss of a Child

No parent expects to outlive their child. It is the news that every parent dreads – news that feels horrible, unnatural, unfair and unbearable. For more information, click to download: After the loss of a child
Adolescents and Grief

Adolescents and Grief

When adolescents experience a death, their parents, caregivers, relatives and teachers are often concerned about how best to support and meet their needs. Adolescents process grief in a variety of ways depending on numerous factors and the context of the bereavement....