Ceremony of Remembrance
We warmly invite you to attend our upcoming Ceremony of Remembrance on Thursday 14 August, from 1:00pm to 2:00pm, at the Calvary Kooyong Precinct, a time to honour and commemorate the lives of our patients and residents who have died. The ceremony offers a space for reflection, support and shared grieving through readings, music, candle lighting and moments for reflection.
Light refreshments will be served following the ceremony.
To register for this event, please click here.
Grief resources
Grief can be a very isolating and overwhelming experience. To check your eligibility for free grief counselling with the Calvary Bereavement Counselling Service, please call (03) 9834 9319.
Here are some free grief support resources you may find helpful.
Australia’s national grief and loss helpline which is availale between the hours of 8:00am and 8:00pm on 1300 845 745.
The website also has a support hub, providing free, confidential and compassionate support to anyone who is grieving, including self-care tools, moderated forums and support groups.
A dedicated website and online community that offers support for individuals facing grief from various types of losses. It provides resources, coping tools and a space for learning about grief experiences.
A well-regarded podcast and global online community that shines a light on what loss is really like with honesty, hope and humour.
Free peer support for bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents; includes support groups, phone support, and community events.