Grief and Loss programs

People experience grief in many ways. The grief and loss journeys relating to bereavement and dementia can bring intense feelings of sadness, confusion, anger, guilt and fear, as well as memories of happier times. BlueCare’s Grief and Loss programs provide extra support and a safe environment in which to share these journeys of grief and loss.

Our groups

Our groups take the form of small group meetings conducted with trained facilitators, who provide emotional, social and practical support for group members. We find participants benefit from sharing their experiences in the safety of a small group. Find out about our groups below.

Grief and Loss for Loss of a Loved One

At BlueCare, our free Grief and Loss program has been operating since 1990 and is open to anyone who is experiencing grief through the loss of a loved one. We aim to:

• Provide information on the grief process, stages of grief, and the individual nature of each journey.
• Offer practical advice following the loss of a loved one.
• Provide emotional and social support.
• Enhance effective coping skills.

In this structured program, you will meet in a group of up to eight people for two hours a week over eight weeks.

Download our grief and loss of a loved one brochure here

Download our grief, loss and dementia brochure here

Grief, Loss and Dementia

Our free Grief, Loss and Dementia program allows space for the feelings and emotions that are experienced while caring for someone who is living with dementia. We aim to:

• Increase knowledge about dementia.
• Provide carers with an understanding of needs and responses to grief and loss related to dementia.
• Validate feelings within the journey.
• Provide support or strategies for wellbeing.
• Promote self-care and resilience.

In this program, you will meet with a small group of people for two and a half hours a week over five weeks.

Find your nearest group

BlueCare Grief and Loss programs are available in the following areas of Queensland:

• Brisbane
• Dalby
• Gold Coast
• Hervey Bay
• Kingaroy
• Mossman
• Rockhampton
• Roma
• Sunshine Coast
• Stanthorpe
• Toowoomba
• Warwick

Become a facilitator

Programs are now available online

At BlueCare, we operate a four-day course for potential facilitators. If you would like to train to become a facilitator, please send us an email using the enquiry form below.

Download our Facilitator Training Program here

Enquire now

To find out more, please call 0417 555 826 or send us an email using the enquiry form below.

If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs help now, call 000. You can also call Lifeline on 13 11 14, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week or send a text to 0477 13 11 14 or chat online.