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Become A Member
Join NALAG as a member and unlock incredible opportunities for information, education, and volunteer experiences.
Membership is made up of both professional and non-professional individuals, organisations and institutions with an interest in loss, grief, bereavement and trauma.
NALAG Members receive concessions on education, workshops and seminars, and a complimentary copy of NALAG's annual magazine publication 'Changes', containing journal articles, book reviews and updates on what NALAG is doing to promote grief and loss education.
Membership Application Process
To become a Member of NALAG NSW, please click the 'Apply' button below. You will be required to declare:
- Personal information (including name and contact information)
- Pledge to abide by the 'Constitution and Rules of NALAG (NSW) Inc.' and the 'NALAG (NSW) Inc. Code of Ethics' (available by emailing info@nalag.org.au)
Once completed, the NALAG (NSW) Inc Board will review your application and you will be notified of the outcome by email.
Types of Membership:
Individual Membership
- Two Years $110.00 (inc GST)
- Three Years $165.00 (inc GST)
- Individual members receive one copy of the annual 'Changes' publication and receive discounts on selected NALAG NSW Education & Training.
Concession Membership
- Two Years $70 (inc GST)
- Three Years $105 (inc GST)
- Concessional members receive one copy of the annual 'Changes' publication and receive discounts on selected NALAG NSW Education & Training. (You may be asked to provide proof of Pensioner/Student status).
Associate Membership
- Two Years $270 (inc GST)
- Three Years $400 (inc GST)
- Associate members receive two hard copies of the annual 'Changes' publication and receive discounts for two members of their organisation on selected NALAG NSW Education & Training.
Renew your existing NALAG (NSW) Inc Membership
Existing Members of NALAG (NSW) Inc may renew their membership online by clicking the button below.
Become A Volunteer
Our organisation is looking for dedicated individuals to join us as Grief Support Volunteers.
Without the valued contribution of volunteers, NALAG simply could not operate as effectively. We are always looking for generous people to assist with the running of our organisation and events.
As a NALAG volunteer, you can engage in a broad range of activities. NALAG staff and volunteers work together in promoting and maintaining the services of NALAG.
Be the difference. Volunteer with NALAG.
Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community and gain new skills in the process. All NALAG volunteers have the opportunity to attend our training and education sessions, and NALAG is committed to the continuing education and supervision of our Grief Support Volunteers. We frequently hold social outings and awareness sessions for our volunteers to meet one another and to involve them in the planning of special events like Grief Awareness Month.
As a NALAG volunteer, you can give as little or as much time as you can manage. For Grief Support Volunteers, sessions usually last 1 hour for adults and half an hour for children. Depending on your client, you could spend as little as 1 hour per fortnight.
NALAG Grief Support Volunteers are trained by NALAG to provide a listening ear to those who are grieving. As a Grief Support Volunteer you will not provide counselling, but understanding and support, which is great comfort to those who are grieving. To become a NALAG Grief Support Volunteer will need to attend the Basic Loss & Grief Support training program. This training is held at different times during the year at various NALAG branches. The training is experiential and you will look at some of your own losses and learn how to support someone who is grieving. Grief Support Volunteers will also have the opportunity to continue training and become a Palliative Care Volunteer also.
All training is optional for Friends of NALAG Volunteers - the duties of this role does not require training.
NALAG offers two types of volunteering opportunities:
1. Grief Support Volunteer (with optional Palliative Care)
Grief Support Volunteer duties can include:
- Provide face to face individual grief support (training available)
- Provide telephone grief support (training available)
- Provide assistance with administration tasks
- Help promote special events, eg: education, training, Grief Awareness Week and Healing Ceremonies
- Opportunity to provide Palliative Care
To be a Grief Support Volunteer, you must:
- Be or willing to become a member of NALAG (see Membership info)
- Complete Basic Loss & Grief Support Training (conducted by NALAG at various locations)
- Provide a valid NSW Working With Children Check and National Police Clearance Certificate (NALAG can assist you in obtaining these documents).
- If you wish to be a Palliative Care Volunteer also, additional training may be required
2. Friend of NALAG Volunteer
Friends of NALAG play a vital role in our organisation, assisting with events and office operations. You may be willing to assist us with setting up an information stand, cooking a BBQ or supervising children during an event. Loss & Grief training is not necessary for Friends of NALAG (as no support work is required), however you must provide a valid NSW Working With Children Check and National Police Clearance Certificate (NALAG can assist you in obtaining these documents).
To express your interest in volunteering with NALAG NSW, please complete the Volunteer Expression of Interest form by clicking the button below.
Note: You must be an existing member of NALAG (NSW) Inc to become a volunteer. To apply to become a member, see membership information at the top of this page.
Donations
Our free grief support service is available state-wide and provides our clients with the opportunity to express and process their grief at their own pace.
One of the best ways you can make a difference in supporting the lives of people impacted by loss, grief and trauma is to donate to our organisation. Much of our work is only possible thanks to the generous donations we receive each year from the community, providing a listening ear and a helping hand when people need it most.
Donations are tax-deductible, and your donation will help us continue to positively impact the lives of the NSW individuals, families and communities impacted by loss, grief and trauma.
Careers
NALAG Bereavement Counsellor - Team Leader
Dubbo, NSW | Contract
Contract: 12 months, with 3 months probationary period, with possibility of extension.
The National Association for Loss and Grief Inc. (NALAG) is offering a unique position in our busy Centre for Loss and Grief in Dubbo.
This position involves a leadership role in coordination of the NALAG grief and loss counselling and volunteer support services. A significant proportion of the role is in the provision of direct professional bereavement counselling to NALAG clients. The position has it’s own practitioner client caseload.
In conjunction with and direction from the CEO, this senior position will also assist with:
- mentoring, supporting and supervising the NALAG Team of grief support volunteers, professional Intake and counselling staff.
- contributing to the provision of quality & evidence informed grief and loss counselling and support client practice.
- provision of loss and grief education, awareness activities to communities and organizations when requested.
Work Placement Students/Graduates
We are providing volunteer opportunities for students/graduates who are aspiring to work in or with clients who are experiencing grief and loss.
NALAG placement students have access to resources and education as part of becoming NALAG members, and they complete Basic Loss & Grief training which equips them with the skills required to effectively support someone who is grieving. With branches in Dubbo, Mudgee, Bellingen, Hunter and Sydney, our placement students support people from all over the country. These skills and training are great additions to your CV if you are transitioning into the workforce from study.
Duties can include:
- Providing face-to-face, individual grief support
- Providing telephone grief support
- Providing assistance with administrative tasks
- Helping to promote special events
- Opportunities to provide Palliative Care
To be a Grief Support Volunteer you must:
- Provide a valid NSW Working With Children Check and National Police Clearance Certificate (NALAG can assist you in obtaining these documents).
- Become a member of NALAG – cost $65
- Complete Basic Loss and Grief Support Training (training is a combination of 2 x 3 hour online sessions and 1 x full day practical workshop) – cost $250
Time Commitment:
You can give as little or as much time as you can manage. Sessions as aGrief Support volunteer usually last 1 hour for adults and half an hour for children. Depending on your client you could spend as little as 1 hour per fortnight providing support.
Intakes and Training:
NALAG offers intakes at different times during the year. The full day training workshop is available at various NALAG branches. Upon completion, Grief Support TeleVolunteers can then offer their support from their home locations.
If you are ready to use and further develop your skills while supporting others in their experience of grief and loss, please complete the form below and get in touch with us by contacting info@nalag.org.au or calling 02 6882 9222.