About
A support network for people experiencing loss and grief.
The National Association for Loss and Grief (NSW) Inc is a not for profit organisation, formed in 1977 following the Granville Train Disaster, to act as a support network for people experiencing loss and grief.
Enhancing Wellbeing & Promote Resilience
The organisation continues to provide a service to individuals, families and communities through its Grief Support service and now has branches in Dubbo (Head Office), Mudgee, Hunter and Sydney (Telephone).
Each year, NALAG also conducts a variety of quality educational programs, workshops, training and mental health awareness events to enhance wellbeing and promote resilience to NSW communities following loss, grief, trauma and adverse life events.
Our Mission
To strengthen the capacity of NSW communities and individuals to enhance wellbeing and promote resilience through support, counselling, education and advocacy following loss, grief, trauma and adverse life events.
Our Values
Excellence
Integrity
Compassion
Respect
Meet The Team
The NALAG team consists of over 70 volunteers and a number of staff based at numerous branches throughout NSW.
NALAG Board
President
Julie Dunsmore
DEPUTY President/Chair
Paula Hanson
Treasurer
Robert McGorman
Secretary/Public Officer
Kerry Frost
Committee Member
Kerry-Lyn Strain
Committee Member
Luke Clarke
Committee Member
Rhonda White
Committee Member
Dr Gerald Chitsunge
COMMITTEE MEMBER
Dr Sally Wooding
Committee Member (ON LEAVE)
Trudy Hanson OAM
Board Consultant
Karin Lines
NALAG Staff
CEO NALAG Centre for Loss & Grief, Dubbo
Trudy Hanson OAM
Systems Manager
Gerry O'Leary
Intake and Support Volunteer Coordinator
Brenda Baker
Senior Counsellor
Cathy Banks
OFFICE COORDINATOR Bereavement Support Counsellor (Dubbo)
Terrey McDermaid
