Get Involved

The NCCG relies on the generosity of our donors whose ongoing support allows us to develop and deliver services independently and with a focus on quality and compassion

Our programs are funded by individual and corporate donations. We have calculated that it costs around $4,000 per year to support a grieving child. Very few families who attend the Centre are in a financial position to pay this amount. All donations and sponsorships are appreciated. Donations $2 and over are tax deductible.

Make a Donation

Support our Programs

Donated funds are used to:

Capital Projects: We welcome the opportunity to discuss our long-term objective of securing a permanent home for ‘A Friend’s Place’.

Provide counselling support for a child.

Cover the cost of training a new bereavement counsellor.

Cover the cost of a group or weekend program.

Fund publications and other audio visual resources produced by the Centre.

Support ‘A Friend’s Place’ for one year.

Make a Donation

Donating Goods

If you would like to donate supplies to ‘A Friend’s Place’, refer to our wish list for ideas.

To donate goods, please contact us on 1300 654 556 or email info@childhoodgrief.org.au for more detailed information.

See our wish list for some needed supplies

Cubby House: to double as an additional clinical space for a child counselling session
Gardening: Revamp required including:
- Mulch for front and back yard
- new flowering plants ie Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow plants, Roses, Tibouchina ‘Alstonville’ and labour
Large storage shed
Solid Wood Bookcase for NCCG Library
Gift Cards:
- Coles
- Woolworths
- Bunning’s
- Spotlight
- Riot
Box of Journals from The Dougy Centre called Deconstruction/Reconstruction: A Grief Journal for Teens
20 – 30 x Journals kikki.K – A5 size, blank, lined book so children can write and draw thoughts, emotions, ideas, on adventure weekends
Kinetic Sand
Wooden crafts in all shapes ie hearts, circles etc big or small.
Slime Making Kits
Children’s Garden Packs: Flower pots, soil packs, seed packets, garden gloves and plant ID sticks.
Mini Sand Tray Supplies – Canvass stretched over a frame; size 8 x 10 inch (20×25 cm), beads – letters, shells, love hearts etc.,Cloth flowers, cocktail forks, small paint pallets with multiple colours and stickers
Glitter Jars – glass jars, powder glitter, food dye and clear liquid glue ie J. Burrows brand, must be clear, not white.
Stretched canvass in varying sizes
20 Craft Bags in calico tote bags for both the boys and girls adventure weekends.
Lego – small packs; that can be completed in an hour or so
Balls – Soccer Balls, Basketballs, Orange Ping Pong Balls

Volunteering Services

There are two levels of volunteers as detailed below. Unfortunately, we do not provide ‘placements’ for students training in other organisations. All volunteers must have “working with children” certification.

LEVEL ONE VOLUNTEERS

These volunteers take the role of Support Workers in our children’s support groups. They must complete the following three day courses; ‘Core Course In Bereavement Counselling’ and ‘Working With Bereaved Children’. Please note, the Support Worker’s Course is by invitation only and by completing the course requisites mentioned above does not guarantee a placement. For more information please email info@childhoodgrief.org.au or speak with our Clinical Director, Dr Elizabeth Mann, when undertaking a course.

LEVEL TWO VOLUNTEERS

To keep ‘A Friend’s Place’ warm and inviting for our children and their families, volunteers can also be involved with work behind the scenes, such as gardening, maintenance tasks, craft preparation, cleaning and organising of our craft centre. We also welcome opportunities for Staff Engagement with organisations. For more information call 1300 654 556 or email us.

Corporate Partnerships

We have enjoyed support from a number of corporate partnerships over many years. This support varies from donation of goods to funding for our bereavement programs.

We’re open to forming new corporate partnerships. For more information or to discuss how our organisations can work together please contact

Annette Gurr
Development Manager
annette@childhoodgrief.org.au
0403 881 740