Support Resources

If you have recently farewelled a loved one, you may be feeling a range of emotions. You may also have questions about where to access support if you need it. You might wonder how you will be feeling weeks or months into the future, or how you can continue to honour and celebrate the life of the person you miss deeply, when you miss them most.

Losing a loved one is one of the most challenging human experiences – and each and every one of us has our own way of moving through grief. The downloadable fact sheets, books and support organisations below may help.

We are truly sorry for your loss.

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Grief and Bereavement Resources

Find support in resources from Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement Fact Sheets and find out more about support organisations who have information specific to different circumstances.

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Books to support the grieving process

Drifting away into a good book for an hour or two can be a wonderful way to bring back a sense of calm and focus your thoughts for a time. Here are our top 5 suggested books for dealing with grief and bereavement.

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Podcasts to support you through grief

Grief is challenging and whether you’ve experienced it a few times or you’re going through it for the first time, it requires space, time and support. Podcasts are an excellent source of information, including for approaching and living with grief.

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How to not say the wrong thing to a grieving person

Knowing what to say to someone in grief can be a great challenge. Here are some helpful suggestions on things to avoid when someone is grieving and the better approach to take to help ease their journey where possible.

Honouring National Police Remembrance Day

Honouring National Police Remembrance Day

This National Police Remembrance Day, we take a moment to acknowledge the brave police officers who serve our communities.

Ching Ming Festival

Ching Ming Festival

April 04 2021, 11.00 am

Honour ancestors and loved ones during the Ching Ming festival on Sunday 4 April.

A beautiful way to commemorate

A beautiful way to commemorate

Over the weekend of Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 November, we were honoured to join together with more than 2,000 members of our community during our annual All Souls Day Services.

Beyond Mother’s Day

Living and grieving well

Beyond Mother’s Day

March 13 2019, 12.00 am

Rebecca Dunn, who lost her mother at a young age, reflects on how the grief affected her in her journey through life, and morphed when she too became a mum years later.

Father’s Day – remembering in your way

Living and grieving well

Father’s Day – remembering in your way

Father’s Day is the perfect day to celebrate the men who offer their love, support and guidance in life.

Honouring the Festive Season Together

Honouring the Festive Season Together

The afternoon was filled with joy and festivity as we gently honoured the Christmas season together, providing companionship for people journeying through grief within a peaceful, reflective and inclusive environment.

Reflecting and honouring memories from a distance

Reflecting and honouring memories from a distance

We understand this is a difficult time for one and all, but this can be made even more challenging when we are grieving. At SMCT, we want to let you know that we are here to support you as much as we can.

Grandparents make our lives a little more special

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Grandparents make our lives a little more special

Today, we’d like to honour the special relationship between grandchildren and their grandparents.

The Centre for Care & Wellbeing: Online Wellness Series

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Introduction to Modern Qigong

Introduction to Modern Qigong

Qigong with Lea (Class 2)

Qigong with Lea (Class 2)

Qigong with Lea (Class 2)

Qigong with Lea (Class 2)

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If you need support

If you need support

If you are grieving, The Centre for Care & Wellbeing is a safe environment where you can take the time needed to reflect and remember.

Supporting your mental health when grieving

Supporting your mental health when grieving

If you have experienced a loss, taking steps to support your mental health can help.

Grieving in Winter can be no easy thing

Living and grieving well

Grieving in Winter can be no easy thing

July 05 2019, 12.00 am

"No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn." Hal Borland.

Reflecting and honouring memories from a distance

Reflecting and honouring memories from a distance

We understand this is a difficult time for one and all, but this can be made even more challenging when we are grieving. At SMCT, we want to let you know that we are here to support you as much as we can.

What's Your Story?

Living and grieving well

What's Your Story?

March 13 2019, 12.00 am

We all have a story to tell about our lives that we would like to share with our families and friends. Whether it’s a few pages or many, it’s valuable to tell your story.