Welcome to NALAG NSW

Proud leader and provider of grief support, training and education for over 45 years.

We're here to listen.

NALAG aims to assist and support people who are grieving a loss through:

Grief Support

NALAG NSW provides a free, confidential, grief and loss support services across NSW, delivered by our team of trained volunteers and staff.

We provide telephone support and, in some of our Centres, face-to-face support and counselling.

Grief Support

Resources

Information and resources about grief and loss, and ways to support others experiencing loss.

Resources

Education

Training for professionals in responding to loss, grief and trauma.

Education

Notice of Annual General Meeting

the Annual General Meeting of National Association for Loss and Grief (NSW) Inc 2024 will be held on Tuesday the 26th

November 2024 at 2.00pm. Meeting will be conducted by Zoom.

More Information

How to Reach Us

If you have any questions or would like to enquire about organising to speak with one of our trained grief support team members, please contact us or simply complete the Client Enquiry Form and a NALAG team member will contact you within 5 business days.

Health professionals and agencies: If you would like to refer a client, please download our Agency Referral Form.

Testimonials

"Without NALAG's assistance through my most recent experience of grief, I don't know I would have coped."

Jen, NSW

"The NALAG volunteer allowed me to express my grief without judgement and provided good advice on moving forward."

Martin, NSW

"NALAG's support service got me back on track during a bumpy journey through grief. I'm forever grateful for their help and the coping strategies they shared with me."

Belinda, NSW

Julie Dunsmore Bio

 

Julie has a long history with NALAG as a consultant, trainer, volunteer, Board President and member of the Executive on the NALAG Board. She has a strong belief in and passion for what NALAG offers those experiencing loss and grief and those who support them.
 
She has extensive experience as a psychologist in the areas of loss, grief and trauma. She has held executive positions in NSW Health and is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Sydney University Medical School. Since 2003 Julie has been the Bali Trauma Recovery Coordinator primarily working with NSW Bali Bombing survivors, bereaved & first responders, being an invited Australian representative for the Supporting Victims of Terrorism at the UN. She has been a consultant to communities and individuals impacted by Disasters, including the bereaved from the bushfires, floods and drought affected areas of NSW and Victoria.
 
Julie has had a special interest in working with bereaved parents, adolescents and children, those who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss, and trauma and complex grief. She has worked extensively with those who have experienced traumatic bereavement after a sudden unexpected death, including suicide, murder terrorism events and accidents. Julie conducts training in the areas of Psychological First Aid, PTSD and Complex Grief treatment, and Vicarious Trauma management for health workers and first responders. She is well recognised for her innovative model of working creatively with those who have experienced trauma and grief.

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