As the year draws to a close, Grief Support Services  is inviting the community to take part in its annual “Give the Gift of Counselling”  appeal. The campaign raises funds to ensure professional grief counselling remains accessible for local people who are struggling to cope after a loss.   For many, grief can be complicated and overwhelming. Some people experience traumatic losses or losses that are not easily spoken about, some have very limited support from friends and fa

We are taking registrations for the 8-week WAVES programme being run in Term 1 on Mondays 5:30pm to 7:30pm from 2 February to 23 March 2026.  Losing someone to suicide is an unimaginable pain, and navigating the grief that follows can feel overwhelming and isolating. The WAVES Grief Education Programme offers a compassionate, structured, and supportive environment for adults who are bereaved by suicide. This eight-week group is designed to help you understand and manage your

Please be advised that the annual, general meeting of Grief Support Services will be held on Thursday 13 November at 5:00pm at the rooms of Grief Support Services, 147 Chadwick Road, Greerton. All are welcome to attend. Members who have paid their current subscriptions ($10.00) may vote. All are welcome to attend. This is the last meeting of the incorporated society, before it moves to becoming a charitable trust. The move to charitable trust was agreed at the 2024 AGM, it ha

Grief can feel heavy, but it becomes a little lighter when we share it with others who understand. Our Remembrance Picnic , on Sunday, November 16, from 12–3pm at Te Puna Quarry Park , is a gentle opportunity for our community to come together, remember loved ones lost to suicide, and spend time in a caring and supportive space.  Everyone is invited to bring along their own picnic — maybe something that reminds you of your loved one or food that simply brings comfort. We’ll h

Please join us for our support group on Wednesday 15 October from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Grief Support Services, 147 Chadwick Road, Greerton...