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About the event
At Very Special Kids, we know that when a child dies, grief is felt across generations.
Grandparents often carry their own deep sense of loss while also supporting their adult children and the wider family.
The Bereaved Grandparent Support Group offers grandparents a chance to come together in an informal, supportive setting to share experiences and connect with others who understand.
As one grandparent reflected, “When a child dies, we have to survive first and then grieve. Sometimes we don’t look after ourselves in the best ways. It’s a shock reaction.”
Facilitated by Red Nose Bereavement Support Worker Anne Altamore and Very Special Kids Family Support Practitioner Anna Phipps, the in-person group provides a safe space for grandparents to acknowledge their own grief, feel supported, and move forward at their own pace.
We invite parents and carers to extend this opportunity with their own parents or grandparents.
The group meets the third Wednesday of each month. Upcoming dates include:
- 17 June
- 15 July
- 19 August
- 16 September
- 21 October
- 18 November
This program is delivered in partnership with Red Nose. Participants may include bereaved grandparents who do not have a direct connection to Very Special Kids. To register your interest please visit Red Nose’s registration link here and follow the prompts. If you have any questions, please contact Anna on aphipps@vsk.org.au or 0428 989 122.
Please note: This registration link is used for a range of Red Nose programs. Please ensure you select your state of residence as ‘VIC’ and scroll to the “In person” group to select the “Melbourne Grandparents Support Group” program.
Date & time
20 May 202611:00am - 12:30pm
