The National Centre for Childhood Grief was established as a charitable organisation in 1994 by Dianne & Mal McKissock to address the needs of bereaved children and young people (3-18 years). The Centre is called, 'A Friend's Place' to minimise the likelihood of embarrassment or stigmatisation.

The 'Primary Centre', based in Sydney, provides individual and group counselling for young people, support for care givers, advice for teachers and other care givers, and training and clinical supervision for professionals and volunteers (see Course Calendar for details).

It is hoped that people trained and supervised at the NCCG will eventually provide mobile services at a range of geographical locations throughout NSW, and later in other states.

A Friend's Place receives no external funding. It is totally funded by the Bereavement CARE Centre and all donations are welcome.

Click here to go to the National Centre for Childhood Grief website.

Board Members
Ric Taylor - Chairman
Mal McKissock
Rachel McLennon
Nina Olle

Office Manager - Valda Tucker

Co-Ordinator of Counselling Services - Ella Bullen

Services Provided by NCCG

Assessment session for parent/caregiver - $150

Charity Ambassador
Henri Szeps
Click here to go to our special Henri Szeps page