Bereavement Support
The Director of Nursing oversees the Bereavement Support Services provided by the Ipswich Hospice Social Worker and a team of experienced support volunteers. Services offered include one-to-one support, drop-in group, Adult Grief group and Kids’ Grief Group.
Hilda’s House has no set fee for services with donations gratefully accepted.
- Individual Support
- One-to-one support for people who are bereaved and would prefer face-to-face meetings.
- Kids’ Grief Group
- A 4 week program for children between 6 and 14 years who are bereaved and want a safe environment to express and understand their feelings of grief while meeting other children in similar situations.
- Adult Grief Group
- A 4 week program for adults who are bereaved and would like to get together with others in a facilitated group, to share stories of loss and hope and gain insight into their feelings. The focus of the group is on sharing stories and resources.
- Drop-In Group
- A fortnightly meeting for people who are bereaved and are interested in connecting with others in a similar situation.
- Palliative Care Counselling
- Individual and family counselling for people who are facing the end of their life or that of a loved one.
Our bereavement support services are partly funded by the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP), an initiative of the Commonwealth Department of Health.
Telephone: (07) 3812 1163 Fax: (07) 3812 0232
Email: adminhh@ipswichhospice.org.au
