Monthly Archive: April 2020

New Resource – Supporting a young person bereaved by suicide

Keep it truthful and consistent—It might be hard to say but say it. Give correct information in a loving, direct and compassionate way Encourage them to talk about it and ask questions whenever they need to. Understand the grieving process. Young people will often want to spend time together, so allow them time. headspace have... Read more

Thankyou

A big thank you to the Geelong Cemeteries Trust for their ongoing support of Hope. As well as their donation of $4400 this week, the Trust also help fund the Voice of Hope (formally Snowflake) Read more

Hope services: the same but different…

Changes to Hope Service Delivery due to Covid-19 Current clients We know how bereavement can leave us feeling very isolated. Add the need to self-isolate and this can make these feelings even more intense. The worlds focus on the corona virus can make us feel like our grief is insignificant and the constant focus on... Read more