Senator Kate Lundy will launch a new publication by the ACT Cancer Society dealing with bereavement. This publication aims to educate the Canberra community about ways to cope with grief as well as highlight the services available to those who need help in coping with grief.
When: TOMORROW,
Wednesday, 17th December, 1997 from 10 – 10.30am.
Where: 15 Theodore Street, Curtin
Who:
Senator Kate Lundy
Rosylyn Walker, EO – ACT Cancer Society
Helen Kaye, Board member – Healthpac
Heather Muir, President – National Association of Loss and Grief
Why:
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Recent high profile deaths have highlighted the need for information on coping with grief. |
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Between 5 – 10% of people in the Canberra community will face some form of personal bereavement in a year. |
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The research for the publication is detailed and thorough. |
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Only half of the Canberra population know that bereavement services exist and less than J of people from Non English Speaking backgrounds are aware of these services. |
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Some exciting news about funding will be announced! |
For further information, please contact Robyn Blackwell on 6230 0411
