Supporting Young People Through Grief and Loss
Young people may experience grief and loss at different times as they grow up. There are a range of resources below to help parents understand how children and adolescents may react to grief and loss and some ideas on how they may support them.
Resources
Children and Grief (Pre-school)
Children and Grief (Primary School)
Grief, Anniversaries and Significant Events
How to Help Someone Who is Grieving
For more resources or information, parents can contact the organisations below:
Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement
https://www.grief.org.au
Griefline Community and Family Services
https://griefline.org.au or 1800 845 745
Supporting your child after the suicide of a friend or in the community
Grief: How young people respond
Supporting young people after a suicide
SchoolTV
SchoolTV – Special Report: Flood Support & Recovery
Helping your child with trauma or difficult events
Understanding Grief and Loss in Young People
2021 Parent Presentations
2020 and Prior Parent Presentations
Positive and Proactive Preventing Teenage Mental Health Problems