Support with grief and bereavement
Whenever you need us, for as long as you need.
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.
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Group Support
Redkite hosts support groups for parents and carers who have a child that has died after a cancer diagnosis. Please view our calendar to see our upcoming events.
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.
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.
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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Other services you may be interested in
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.
