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The monthly e-newsletter of the
Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement
February 2014  

Welcome to the February 2014 edition of the Grief Brief, the e-newsletter of the Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement (ACGB). 
 
With only four weeks left until the Australian Grief and Bereavement Conference 2014, things are pretty busy here at the Centre at the moment. With five world-class keynote speakers over 80 presentations from Australian and international delegates, and four engaging social networking events, the inaugural Australian Grief and Bereavement Conference is shaping up to be an incredible week of professional development! With registrations closing at midnight on Friday, 28th February 2014, I encourage anyone who hasn't already, to register to attend this fantastic event.

Also in this month's Grief Brief: 
  • Information on the Victorian Bereavement Support Network
  • Event: The Australian Palliative Care Research Colloquium
  • Study: Death at Work - Improving Support for Families
  • Event: 10th ICGB Conference, Hong Kong 2014
  • ACGB Education Programs and Services Guide 2014 now available
  • ACGB Membership Information for 2014
  • Featured Resource: Poems for Funerals and Creating a Memorable Funeral
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Kind regards,

Christopher Hall
Director
Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement
Australian Grief and Bereavement Conference 2014

The Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement is delighted to be hosting the Australian Grief and Bereavement Conference, from 26th to 28th March 2014. The Conference will take place at the Bayview Eden Melbourne and will take the theme Bridging the Gap Between Research and Practice.

 

Registrations close at midnight on Friday, 28th February 2014. 

Don't miss out, click here to register now!

 

Keynote Speakers

  • Dr J. William Worden, Harvard Medical School, USA   
  • Dr M. Katherine Shear, Columbia University, USA   
  • Dr Phyllis Kosminsky, Private Practice, New York, USA  
  • Dr Elizabeth Lobb, University of Notre Dame, Sydney, AUS   
  • Dr David E. Balk, Brooklyn College, City University of New York, USA    

Two one-day, pre-conference workshops conducted by Dr Shear and Dr Worden, will also take place on the 24th and 25th March 2014.  

 

Special Events


Welcome Cocktail Function 

Proudly brought to you by Bronze Sponsor, Good Grief Ltd, the Welcome Cocktail Function will take place on day one of the Conference and is an excellent opportunity to network with other bereavement professionals whilst enjoying a glass of wine and a range of delicious finger food. This function is complimentary for all conference delegates.

 

Gala Dinner

Proudly bought to you by Silver Sponsor, Living is for Everyone (managed by On the Line), the Gala Dinner will take place on the second night of the Conference and includes a delicious three-course meal, as well as live entertainment from The Baker Boys Band. This event provides delegates with the chance to relax, network and enjoy a fantastic night out in Melbourne. Tickets for this function cost $140 and can be booked when registering for the conference.

 

Coffee with the Keynotes

Proudly bought to you by Sponsor, MyGriefAssist, 'Coffee with the Keynotes' is a casual networking opportunity for conference delegates that will take place on day three of the Conference. Delegates are invited to come along and chat with our world-class keynote speakers and fellow delegates from across the country over a cup of coffee (or tea!), accompanied by fresh fruit and pastries. This function is complimentary for all conference delegates.

 

Death Cafe

Established in London by Jon Underwood, Death Caf� is a social franchise that has spread quickly across Europe, North America and Australasia. In just over two years, hundreds of Death Cafes have been hosted throughout the world based on the simple concept of strangers gathering to discuss death and dying over refreshments. Taking place on day two of the conference, this event, is proudly supported by the Victorian Bereavement Support Network and is free for conference delegates, but is restricted to a maximum capacity of 20 attendees. Delegates can sign up for this event upon arrival at the conference registration desk.

 

Sponsors and Supporters 

 

State Government Victoria logo 

  The Australian Grief and Bereavement Conference 2014 is proudly

  supported by the Victorian Government Department of Health.   

 

 

  Living is for Everyone (managed by On the Line) is the Silver

  Sponsor of the Australian Grief and Bereavement Conference 2014.

 

 

 

   Good Grief is the Bronze Sponsor of the Australian Grief and
   Bereavement Conference 2014. 

 

 

   MyGriefAssist is a Sponsor of the Australian Grief and Bereavement

   Conference 2014. 

 
Further Information

 

Need more information? Visit us online today at www.grief.org.au/conference or email conference@grief.org.au

 

Victorian Bereavement Support Network
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The Victorian Bereavement Support Network (VBSN) is an organisation based in Melbourne, Australia with representation from self help and professional organisations throughout Victoria involved in the provision of care and support to those affected by the death of Victorian citizens.

 

Forthcoming meetings will include a presentation from the State Coroner of Victoria, and in depth discussions around changing public perceptions of death, dying and bereavement.

 

The membership includes organisations involved in bereavement support in a range of contexts, including palliative care, community health, sudden and traumatic death, hospital-based bereavement programs, and bereaved individuals across the life span including children, parents and widows.

 

For further information on membership go to www.vbsn.org.au or email vbsn@grief.org.au

 
Australian Palliative Care Research Colloquium
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The Centre for Palliative Care (St Vincent's Hospital and collaborative Centre of the University of Melbourne) invites those actively involved in palliative care research or related fields, to join us at the 2nd Australian Palliative Care Research Colloquium.

 

National Scientific Committee members include: Prof David Currow (SA), Prof Patsy Yates (QLD), Dr Beverly McNamara (WA), A/Prof Meera Agar (NSW), Dr Anna Ugalde (VIC), A/Prof Jenny Philip (VIC) and Prof Peter Hudson (VIC). The colloquium will feature a range of speaker presentations, panel discussions, interactive workshops and an Early Career Researcher Breakfast Forum. 

 

Event Details

 

Date:  7-8 August, 2014 

Cost:  $390 (incl GST) Two day colloquium attendance, full catering at the event, networking                drinks on both days and the colloquium dinner 

           $40 (incl GST) Early Career Researcher Breakfast Forum    

 

Registration:  Registrations will open on the 14th March 2014   


Venue:  Rendezvous Grand Hotel Melbourne
              328 Flinders Street, Melbourne   


Enquiries:  Ann-Maree Guirguis, (03) 9416 000 centreforpallcare@svhm.org.au

  

For further information, click here to visit the website

 
Death at Work: Improving Support for Families
   

The Ageing Work and Health Research Unit at the University of Sydney and the School of Management at the University of New South Wales are conducting a study investigating the consequences of workplace death for surviving family members.
 

Thousands of family members become survivors of a sudden work-related death each year but little is known of how the death and the responses of government and other organisations affect them.

 

This world-first Australian Research Council funded study will pinpoint ways to improve support for partners and families following work-related tragedies. Results will be used to improve and better manage the consequences of work-related deaths for families.

 

The research team is currently inviting participants to complete a survey about their experiences. If you are interested in participating, please click here to be directed to the survey.

 

If you would like more information or would like the survey in hard-copy format, please call 
0415 898 398 or email lynda.matthews@sydney.edu.au

 

10th ICGB Conference, Hong Kong, 2014
The Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Hong Kong, is pleased to co-organise with the Social Welfare Department of HKSAR Government for the 10th International Conference on Grief and Bereavement in Contemporary Society (10th ICGB) in Hong Kong on June 11-14, 2014. 

The 10th ICGB is a tri-annual event that brings together researchers and clinicians from around the world to share their work and insights on issues of loss, trauma and bereavement. There will be scientific programmes delivered by international leading scholars and health care professionals in end-of-life care and bereavement studies. Field visits to foster exchanges with local experts in organisations specialising in the areas of death, dying and bereavement and innovative social programmes on qigong, tea ceremony, laughter therapy will also be organised. 


In addition, international leaders actively involved in both research and practice have been invited to deliver keynote sessions and plenary discussion sessions to inspire and motivate the conference participants. Keynotes include Prof Ilora Finlay (UK), Prof Gabriel Leung (HK), Venerable Matthieu Ricard (Nepal), Prof Robert Neimeyer (US) and Prof Gary Laderman (US). 

 

For the latest information concerning the Conference, please visit www.icgb2014.org for further details or contact the Conference Secretariat via email info@icgb2014.org

 

ACGB Education Program and Services Guide 2014 

The Education Programs and Services Guide 2014 is a 38 page document that contains detailed information, program outlines and learning objectives for all of the Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement workshops, courses and special events in 2014, including information on:

  • Workshop opportunities in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth

 

Enquiries

Registrations are now open for the 2014 Education program. For further information and enquiries, please contact the Centre on (03) 9265 2100 or email education@grief.org.au

 

ACGB Membership for 2014
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The Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement (ACGB) Membership Program offers a wide range of benefits to subscribers, including a discounted rate for all ACGB training sessions, including the Australian Grief and Bereavement Conference 2014. A Conference Membership Pack is also available. Click here for further information.

 

Your Membership Options

Two membership options are available for prospective Members of the Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement:

 

Option 1: Membership to ACGB

 

Option 2: Membership to ACGB & ADEC

 

Membership is available at individual, organisation and student/concession rates. 

 

For new members, click here to read more about the options and benefits of membership 

 

To renew your existing membership for 2014 click here

 

Featured Resource
Poems for Funerals and Creating a Memorable Funeral
Fine Poets


Funerals can be moving or awful, and the difference can often be found in the writing of the eulogy and choice of poems and songs that are used in the service. Audio publishers finepoets.com has produced a recording of celebrated poems along with a downloadable do-it-yourself guide to organising a memorable funeral.

 

Poems for Funerals includes over thirty traditional and modern poems from Europe, Asia and America. The poems are read by popular Australian musician Paul Kelly and legendary Australian actors Jack Thompson and Noni Hazlehurst.

 

Poems for Funerals can be purchased on CD or via download from www.finepoets.com as well as from popular retail outlets including ABC Shops and Dymocks for $19.95. A Guide to Organising a Memorable Funeral can be downloaded for free here.

 

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Australian Grief and Bereavement Conference 2014
Victorian Bereavement Support Network
Australian Palliative Care Research Colloquium
Research Study: Death at Work
10th ICGB Conference
Education Program Guide 2014
Membership 2014
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Grief Matters Journal

Grief Matters: The Australian Journal of Grief and Bereavement has been published by the Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement since 1998, and encompasses both academic and applied aspects of grief and bereavement.


Grief Matters is published three times annually in Autumn (April/May), Winter (August) and Summer (December), with a central theme for each issue. The journal is of great benefit to mental health practitioners, tertiary institutions, teaching organisations and occupations related to loss and grief. 

 

Click here for information about how you can access this journal

 

Grief Information Handouts

 

 

These double sided, A4 handouts are free to download and print out from the ACGB website. 

 

Topics include:

  • About Grief
  • How to Help Someone Who is Grieving
  • Grief, Anniversaries and Significant Occasions
  • Grief and Children
    (Pre-school aged, five
    and under)
  • Grief and Children (Primary School aged,
    6-12)

Click here to access downloadable versions of these resources.

 

For further enquiries, or to access hard copies of the resources, please contact the Centre on  

(03) 9265 2100 or email info@grief.org.au

 

ACGB Brochures
Brochures

 

The Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement have released a set of eight service brochures, available both in print and online


View and download the brochures online here

 

For any enquiries regarding the brochure suite, please contact the Centre on (03) 9265 2100 or email info@grief.org.au

 

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