NALAG Community Connect & Education Day
20/11/2026 (9:00 AM - 7:00 PM AEDT)
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Location
- Organiser:
- NALAG Centre for Loss & Grief
- Venue:
- CWA HAll Mudgee
- Address:
- Market St, Mudgee NSW, Australia
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Event Information
NALAG Grief Support
COMMUNITY CONNECTION & INFORMATION DAY
A day dedicated to building connections, increasing understanding of grief and loss, strengthening local partnerships and exploring how we can better support people experiencing grief in our community.
Morning | Learn & Connect
9:30–10:00am | Welcome, Registration & Networking
Meet NALAG representatives, local services and community members over morning tea.
10:00–10:45am | Who Is NALAG?
An introduction to NALAG Grief Support and the services, programs and opportunities available to individuals, families and communities.
Topics include:
Who is NALAG and what do we do?
Grief and loss support services
Accessing support and referral pathways
13 000 GRIEF – national grief support
Volunteer grief support opportunities
Education, workshops and community programs
Working together to support our local community
10:45–11:00am | Morning Tea & Networking
11:00am–1:00pm | Education Session: Understanding Grief & Loss
An introduction to grief, different types of loss and the ways grief can affect individuals, families and communities.
1:00–1:30pm | Lunch
Afternoon | Support & Strengthen
1:30–3:30pm | Education Session: Supporting Those Who Grieve
Building confidence and practical skills to support people experiencing grief.
Explore:
What to say and what not to say
Helpful and unhelpful responses
Listening and providing emotional support
Understanding individual grief experiences
Supporting people through conversations about loss
3:30–3:45pm | Afternoon Tea
3:45–4:15pm | Interested in Becoming a Volunteer?
Discover what it means to become a NALAG volunteer grief support worker.
Learn about:
The volunteer role and responsibilities
Training and application pathways
Time commitments
Supervision and ongoing support
Opportunities to get involved locally
4:15–4:45pm | Building a Stronger Local NALAG
A collaborative discussion with existing volunteers, community members and local services.
How would you like to continue to be involved?
Discussion topics:
What is working well?
What does our community need?
Community education and awareness
Referrals and partnerships
Events and community outreach
Volunteer opportunities
Building a stronger local NALAG presence
4:45–5:00pm | Local Coordinator Role & Funding Opportunities
An introduction to the proposed local Coordinator role, potential community projects, funding opportunities and future development.
Evening | Community Information Session
5:30–7:00pm
An opportunity for community members, families, individuals and local organisations to learn more about NALAG and how grief support can be accessed locally.
5:30–5:45pm | Welcome & Introductions
5:45–6:15pm | Introducing NALAG Grief Support
Find out:
Who is NALAG?
What support services are available?
Who can access our services?
How to access grief support
13 000 GRIEF
Volunteer opportunities
Education and community programs
How local services can make referrals
6:15–6:45pm | Community Consultation
An opportunity to have your say about grief support in the Mudgee region.
Discussion around:
Local community needs
Gaps in grief support
Partnerships and collaboration
Funding and community initiatives
Opportunities to get involved
6:45–7:00pm | Questions, Networking & Close
Refund policy
Please contact the organiser for full Terms & Conditions and refund policy