Grief and Bereavement Support for Families
Find guidance and practical resources to help you through grief and bereavement
Access our services through myRedkite, call or email us, or let us know your details and we’ll get in touch
Support with Grief and Bereavement
We know what you’re going through is impossible to put into words, but we want to share with you the ways we can help.
For anyone connected to a child who died because of cancer
Counselling and group support, no matter how long you’ve been bereaved
Financial assistance for carers
I was determined to come back to work. I wanted to get back to some sort of normality. None of my workmates understood me though. I wanted to know how come they say g’day but don’t ask ‘how are you really feeling mate?’
6 years bereaved
Bereavement Counselling
You can be yourself and talk about whatever you want or need with us. Whether it’s difficult feelings, other people’s expectations, or talking about your child, we will listen. You can cry, laugh, and swear – nothing is taboo. Our team offers bereavement counselling in person as well as by phone, video and email.
Financial Assistance
If you’re experiencing financial stress you may be eligible for financial assistance in the year after your child has died.
What we can help with
Bills like phone, electricity and internet bills
Car registration and insurance
Rent and mortgage
Groceries and fuel
Financial Assistance for Funerals
We can contribute up to $1,500 towards the costs of your child’s funeral. As we cannot reimburse you directly, all you need to do is let us know the name of the funeral director and we will arrange payment.
If you have never connected with Redkite’s services before, call us or talk to your hospital social worker.
Group Support
Redkite hosts support groups for parents and carers who have a child that has died after a cancer diagnosis.
Prior to the group I honestly believed that I was broken and would just stay that way. Now I think part of my heart is broken but I am normal and feel like anyone would. That is a great gift.
Please view our calendar to see our upcoming groups or register for Group Support on myRedkite
Bereavement Support Pack
Our support pack for recently bereaved families is our offer of care to you.
The books in this pack share the experiences of other bereaved parents in their own words to support you.
Navigating Grief
Navigating Grief is a collection of online resources and printable workbooks. Each offers activities and reflections to support parents and siblings as they carry their grief.
These resources were created by Redkite social workers, with support from bereaved parents, as something gentle to reach for if and when it feels right. Some parts may speak to you now, while others might feel more relevant later. Take what feels helpful, at your own pace.
Find out more about how Navigating Grief can support you or access the resources on myRedkite
Bereavement Booklets
We have a series of bereavement booklets created by Redkite social workers who have walked alongside many families through their grief. These booklets also include experiences of bereaved parents to support parents and carers when their child dies of cancer.
These booklets are yours to keep — order a copy to have on hand whenever you need it.
Download these booklets or order a physical copy
Book Club
Redkite’s Book Club program includes a range of books on grief and bereavement to support you and your family. You can borrow them for free for as long as you like.
The Grief Rock
A storybook written for parents and carers to read with their children to help them understand what a tumour is and what treatment involves.
The Grief Rock
A storybook written for parents and carers to read with their children to help them understand what a tumour is and what treatment involves.
Love From Above
A storybook written for parents and carers to read with their children to help them understand what a tumour is and what treatment involves.
Love From Above
A storybook written for parents and carers to read with their children to help them understand what a tumour is and what treatment involves.
What on Earth Do You Do When Someone Dies?, Trevor Romain
A storybook written for parents and carers to read with their children to help them understand what a tumour is and what treatment involves.
What on Earth Do You Do When Someone Dies?, Trevor Romain
A storybook written for parents and carers to read with their children to help them understand what a tumour is and what treatment involves.
Children grieve too – Helping children cope with Grief
A storybook written for parents and carers to read with their children to help them understand what a tumour is and what treatment involves.
Children grieve too – Helping children cope with Grief
A storybook written for parents and carers to read with their children to help them understand what a tumour is and what treatment involves.
When Dinosaurs Die; A Guide to Understanding Death, Laurie Krasny Brown and Marc Brown
A storybook written for parents and carers to read with their children to help them understand what a tumour is and what treatment involves.
When Dinosaurs Die; A Guide to Understanding Death, Laurie Krasny Brown and Marc Brown
A storybook written for parents and carers to read with their children to help them understand what a tumour is and what treatment involves.
The Invisible String, Patrice Karst
A storybook written for parents and carers to read with their children to help them understand what a tumour is and what treatment involves.
The Invisible String, Patrice Karst
A storybook written for parents and carers to read with their children to help them understand what a tumour is and what treatment involves.
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When Your Child Dies
When your child dies is a nine-page booklet written using the real experiences of bereaved parents about life after your child dies.
When Your Child Dies
When your child dies is a nine-page booklet written using the real experiences of bereaved parents about life after your child dies.
