Grief Support
Grief is the natural emotional response to the loss of someone or something that was important to us. It can influence every aspect of our lives, and while it is a universal experience, it is also a deeply personal one.
We ​offer supportive grief initiatives for the community, such as The Grief Group - a six week closed group, and Gathered in Grief - monthly open groups. ​
Grief belongs in the community. We do not need to hold our grief alone.​
About Gathered in Grief
​Gathered in Grief is a monthly group led by Nicole Kinnaird, a qualified counsellor and social worker, offering practical, evidence-based tools to support people as they navigate their own unique experience of loss.
Participants come together in a small group setting to connect, share and explore universal human themes of loss, grieving, living and loving. While each person’s experience is different, the group provides safe space for reflection, thoughtful discussion and insights on the journey of loss.
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What: This is an open, drop-in style group; each session stands alone, so there’s no need to attend every time – come to the sessions that are right for you
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When: First Saturdays of the month for the rest of 2025 – Sat 4/10, Sat 1/11 and Sat 6/12. From 11am-12.30pm
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Where: The Uralla Courthouse, 9A Hill Street, Uralla
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Who: This group welcomes adult participants who are living with grief, for example:
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The loss of a loved one (human or animal)
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The loss of a significant relationship
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The loss of hopes and dreams
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Transition, change or adjustment of another form such as your identity, your abilities, your role, your geographical location etc.
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Concerns for our time including environmental and other collective concerns
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Cost: Free, sponsored by ACEN
Book: Click here to book your place or just turn up on the day
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Contact: please contact Nicole for any questions
About The Grief Group
Facilitated by a qualified counsellor, The Grief Group integrates evidence-based interventions and tools and the personal experiences of the group, to help normalise the unique journey of bereavement, navigate emotional distress, reduce isolation and build resilience.
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Our group program draws upon the emotional benefits of peer support to help mitigate the stigma that can be associated with grief, create community and connections, while recognising each person's journey is unique.
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The purpose of this group is to support participants who have lost a significant person by creating a safe space to connect with others, share personal experiences and learn ways to cope in their bereavement journey.
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Topics include:
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what is grief, types of grief and some different ways we grieve
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how grief affects our body
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tools to support health and wellbeing while living with loss
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grounding techniques to support those moments of feeling overwhelmed
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integrating grief into our daily lives
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rituals and honouring loved ones
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When: Monday evenings, 6pm-7:30pm, 3/3/25- 7/4/25
Where:The Uralla Courthouse, 9A Hill Street, Uralla
Who: adults experiencing bereavement
Contact: please contact Nicole via email to arrange a time to have a short phone call for more information and to discuss suitability for the group.