Young Widows & Widowers Support Group - Brisbane

LEFT ALONE -             WE UNDERSTAND

A support group provides a forum to share situations and feelings that are experienced through some form of loss.   They provide us with a place where we can be honest, share our fears and concerns and provide us with friendship and a shoulder to lean on.  Our support group is a venue to discuss issues related to the loss of a spouse.  There is no pressure to talk, you can simply sit and listen to others.  We are united by an understanding that we have lost a very special person and know of the pain, anger and suffering.  We can help one another regain confidence and a sense of security through friendship and concern for each other. If you would like to know more about our group please email us (youngwids@hotmail.com) and a newsletter and/or brochure can be passed on to you.

Contacts:

Young Widows & Widowers

Name:

Email:

youngwids@hotmail.com

Meetings:

Members meet on the second Wednesday of each month (with the exception of January) in the meeting room under the St Bernard's Church on the corner of Kennedy Terrace and Lizzie Street, Bardon.   Parking is available and it is requested that $1.00 be given at each meeting in order to pay for supper and the hall donation. For more information on meetings please contact us via the above email address.

Services:

> Telephone Support Service - A service for those who may wish to discuss their grief            outside of meetings. >  Family Functions - Activities for members and their children. These are attended by all      regardless of whether you have a child or not.  Friends are welcome. >  Evening Functions - Are usually for adults only, unless stated otherwise or if there are      childcare provisions on site.  Friends are welcome. >  Library - We have a small library of books available to all members.  These are brought      along to the monthly meeting. >  Irregular Coffee Mornings - Held on a voluntary basis at members residences.

Membership:

Membership is only $10.00 per annum (January - December) and this ensures regular receipt of newsletters.  Newsletters will be distributed at the monthly meeting or posted/emailed to those who don't attend.  Membership is open to all widows and widowers under 60 years of age. If you would like to become a member please send an email with your details to the above address and the relevant information will be posted to you.