Grief and loss resources for you and your community
When tragedy happens in a small community, the impact is often felt by many, and there is both an individual and shared sense of loss and grief.
Grief is a journey, and it can be helpful to know that there is no one way to grieve – it looks different for everyone.
Here are some resources to help if you are experiencing loss and grief, or supporting others who are grieving.
Supporting others through grief
A one page information sheet for people walking alongside someone who is experiencing loss and grief:
- Grief is a journey
- Normalising emotions
- Support without judgement
- Create opportunities to hold space
- Know your limits
- When should be you be concerned?
4 ways to support someone through grief
A 30 minute webinar / podcast with four practical ways you can support kids and teens through grief. Watch the webinar or listen on your podcast platform.
A community’s approach to grief
A one page information sheet to help community leaders support their community through tragedy and grief:
- What do I say to people directly affected by a tragedy next time I see them in public?
- When is the right time to reach out?
- How long should we wait to host an event in the name of the deceased?
- What are ways a community group can honour the deceased in the long term?
- We want to create a financial support campaign such as gofundme. Is this a good idea and how do we appropriately create the fund?
- When is it appropriate for the community to get back to normal or start enjoying life again?
- Closure processes after an incident
Resources for parents, carers and educators
Grief is a part of being human, and children experience it too. Even when adults want to protect kids from sadness, talking openly and gently can help children feel supported and less alone.
Kids books about grief and loss
This brochure lists kids books about grief and loss, appropriate for different ages. You can find many of these books on You Tube as read aloud videos, ask your local library or bookstore, or order online.
How big people can help little people when something hard happens
A two printable activity page to help adults talk with children when something hard happens. This resource is produced by Children’s Health Queensland and Birdie’s Tree.
If you’d like to find out more about Outback Futures allied and mental health services in your community, call or text 0417 703 729 to chat or make an appointment. Find our Upcoming Clinics here.
For 24/7 crisis support, call Lifeline 13 11 14, Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636, or Kids Help Line (under 25) 1800 55 1800. In an emergency or life threatening situation, please call 000.
Other grief support: Griefline 1300 845 745
