Upcoming Events
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Basic Loss and Grief Support Training (Multiple Locations)
Saturday 1 February 2020 - Sunday 2 February 2020 (Weekend Mode), Taree Visitor Information Centre, Taree NSW
Wednesday 19 February 2020 - Wednesday 11 March 202 (Evening Mode), NALAG Dubbo, Dubbo NSW
Saturday 29 February 2020 - Sunday 1 March 2020 (Weekend Mode), Nelson Bay NSW (Venue TBA)
An introductory course, equipping participants with the skills required to effectively support someone who is grieving. This course is suited to people of all backgrounds and occupations, and is mandatory training for NALAG Grief Support volunteers. The course can be delivered via Weekend Mode (two full days) or Evening Mode (four evening sessions).
Yarning Group (Mudgee)
Tuesday 4 February 2020
NALAG Mudgee Branch, Mudgee NSW
NALAG Mudgee's Yarning Group is a chance for people who like to yarn (knitting, crochet etc) and yarn (chit-chat, catch-up etc) to come together in friendship and companionship. Join us for a chat from 10am - just bring your knitting along and enjoy a cuppa on us! For more info, contact NALAG Mudgee.
Bereavement Support Group (Taree)
Tuesday 11 February 2020
Tuesday 10 March 2020
Tuesday 14 April 2020
Greater Taree City Council Library, Taree NSW
The Taree Bereavement Support Group meets on the second Tuesday of every month. It is an open group, facilitated by an experienced Counsellor, and suitable for anyone who has suffered the death of a loved one. Participating in a bereavement support group can help you to normalise the grief journey and reduce feelings of isolation as you listen and share personal experiences with others.
Family Matters: Succession Planning Workshop (Multiple Locations)
Monday 17 February 2020, Condobolin NSW
Wednesday 19 February 2020, Bourke NSW
Friday 21 February 202, Coonamble NSW
Following the success of the Family Matters workshops in Narromine and Parkes in 2019, NALAG's Our Shout Program is pleased to once again host this one-day event in Condobolin, Bourke and Coonamble, which aims to help family businesses negotiate succession with increased clarity, calm and consideration. The workshop presenters, including James Hamilton (Family Succession Advisor), Claire Booth (Solicitor) and a panel of industry professionals, will provide valuable tips and tools to assist you in creating choice, hope and options for your family business in the face of adversity.
Farm First Aid Training (Multiple Locations)
Tuesday 18 February 2020, Tambar Springs NSW
Wednesday 19 February 2020, Leadville NSW
Thursday 20 February 2020, Mudgee NSW
Develop skills and improve the safety of your farm or rural workplace by enrolling in this one-day First Aid training course, delivered by an accredited Red Cross Trainer.
Blue Healers (Maitland)
Saturday 14 March - Sunday 15 March 2020
Hunter River Medical, East Maitland NSW
The Blue Healers program aims to help people manage mild to moderate depression, stress and anxiety, and develop learning strategies for coping. Blue Healers is a group program developed by NALAG and presented by trained facilitators.
More info coming soon.
Seasons for Growth (Dubbo)
Term 2 2020 (5 May 2020 - 25 June 2020)
NALAG Dubbo Branch, Dubbo NSW
Group sessions to support children and young people (6-13yrs) experiencing loss. Seasons for Growth, developed by Good Grief, incorporates a wide range of age-appropriate activities involving drawing, role-play, stories, discussion, playdough, music and journal activities.
Dying to Know Day (Mudgee)
Saturday 8 August 2020
NALAG Mudgee Branch, Mudgee NSW
‘Dying to Know Day’ is about how, as people and communities, we can be better at knowing what to do when someone is dying, caring or grieving. Drop in to NALAG Mudgee to receive some handy resources and chat with our team about how we can assist you and your experiences of grief and death
More info coming soon.
Walk Towards Hope (Multiple Locations)
Saturday 5 September 2020, Dubbo and Mudgee NSW
The Walk Towards Hope is an annual community event which aims to enhance awareness of support services available to those touched by suicide. The event includes a remembering ceremony and is a way of helping to build resilient communities, working together to prevent suicide.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Ceremony (Dubbo)
Thursday 15 October 2020
NALAG Dubbo Branch, Dubbo NSW
NALAG NSW will host a remembrance ceremony on Thursday 15 October 2020 at NALAG Dubbo to commemorate all the special little lives lost too soon. Attendees will have an opportunity to light a commemorative candle in memory of loved ones and pay a visit to the ‘Babies Garden’, followed by light refreshments at twilight.