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20 Nov

NALAG Community Connect & Education Day

20/11/2026 (9:00 AM - 7:00 PM AEDT)

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Organiser:
NALAG Centre for Loss & Grief
Venue:
CWA HAll Mudgee
Address:
Market St, Mudgee NSW, Australia
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NALAG Community Connect & Education Day

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

Open to the wider community

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


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