Q. Do I need to be part of the Paradise Kids Australia organisation to run these programs?

A. No, you don’t need to be a part of our organisation. After purchasing the program, you can use it independently within your own organisation or business.

Q. What training is involved?

A. Once you have purchased the Grief Explorers Facilitators Program you will gain access to all of the digital and hardcopy resources including the Facilitators and Volunteer Training Manual. This is self paced training.

Q. How long does the Grief Explorers Support Program run?

A. The Grief Explorers Support Program (support group) is designed to be delivered over 5 weeks. One session each week for a duration of 1 and a half hours.

Q. Who is the Grief Explorers Facilitator Program for?

A. The program is suitable for those wishing to support children who are dealing with Grief and Loss e.g. guidance officers, chaplains, counsellors, student support officers, wellbeing coordinators, psychologists, social workers, bereavement and palliative care services and community organisations.

Q. How much does the Grief Explorers Facilitators Program Cost?

A. The Grief Explorers Facilitators Program is $1,000. This gives you access to the digital and hardcopy resources required to deliver the Grief Explorers Support Program to Children aged 7-11yrs. 

Q. What else will I need to deliver the Program?

A. Each child in the Grief Explorer’s Support Program will need a ‘Buddy’. A Buddy is a volunteer who provides a child with one-on-one attention for an hour and a half each week. This individualised support is crucial because parents or caregivers, often preoccupied with their own grieving process or the needs of other children, may not have the time to offer this level of focused attention.

In some sessions additional resources will be required for certain activities. These are low cost items that can be purchased at ‘discount stores’.

Q. How many children can participate in the Grief Support Program?

A. The program can be delivered one-on-one or in small groups. We recommend limiting group sizes to a maximum of 6-8 children, making sure that each child in a group setting has a dedicated Buddy for support.

Q. What other support will I receive with the program?

A. We will list your location on our existing website, paradisekids.au. As our programs are generally at full capacity, we would love to share information about additional locations for the Grief Support Programs.

We can also provide digital, editable marketing materials.

Q. Can I charge a fee for children to attend the Grief Explorer’s Support Program?

A. At Paradise Kids, we do not charge a fee for children, parents, or caregivers to attend our Grief Support Programs. You may choose whether or not to charge a fee for attendance.

Q. Do parents/caregivers need to attend the program with their child/children?

A. Parents and caregivers with a child attending the Grief Explorer’s Support Program are encouraged to participate in a concurrent Parents’ Program. This peer-based group support aims to help parents and caregivers address their grief while educating them on how to support their child through the family’s grief journey. However, due to other commitments and siblings, this is not always possible.

Q. Can I view the program on mobile devices?

A. While the program is responsive on mobile devices, it is best viewed on a laptop or desktop computer.