Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, Governor of NSW, launched the CD ‘The Magic of Memories’ at The Ensemble Theatre, Kirribilli.

The CD, written by Dianne McKissock OAM, one of Australia’s best known and respected bereavement counsellors, and narrated by Henri Szeps OAM, award winning actor of stage and screen, is designed to help carers safely assist children’s grief after the death of someone they love.

This collection of five real life stories is also a valuable resource for parents, teachers and counsellors, having the power to illuminate key aspects of grief, and contribute to a deep understanding of childhood bereavement. Each year in Australia thousands of children are forced to cope with grief as they become affected by the loss of someone close to them.

“The magic of these stories lies in their potential to have a therapeutic effect on children who feel misunderstood in their coping with the challenges of bereavement. Each story is powerful and memorable: a lesson about the preciousness of LIFE and the value of caring and loving relationships” . Danai Papadatou, Professor of Psychology, Athens University, Greece.