Amber NT
Beside You in Grief
About Amber NT
Amber NT support Territorians through the unimaginable loss of a child for any reason, from conception to 18. This includes miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death, illness, suicide and accident. Navigating the world with the loss of a child is challenging in many ways and the ripple affect through the community is significant. We are here to support everyone, no matter what your relationship is to the child.
The support we offer is non-clinical and free. We are here to listen, support, remember, create memories, educate and advocate. Amber NT also visit workplaces to provide training on how to support others.
Who we support
Amber NT provide support to anyone who has experienced the loss of a child from conception to 18 years of age. This includes people who know or work with someone who has lost a child.
We support parents, families and friends, relatives, healthcare workers and first responders.
How we support
Our mission at Amber NT is to give you support at any stage of your grief journey.
Amber NT Support Officers are mobile have a range of flexible meeting options. You can come into our office at Harry's Place in Tiwi, or we can meet you anywhere in the Darwin and Palmerston area. We can meet you at a cafe, at the hospital or anywhere else that is comfortable and convenient for you.
Ways to cope with grief
Everyone's experiences of grief are different. It's important to do what feels right for you and to remember that there is no right and wrong in grief.
Supporting someone who is grieving
It can be hard to know how to support someone who has experienced the loss of a child. Often people worry about saying the wrong thing and aren't sure how to reach out.
Some things that may help:
Our values
Supportive
Our clients needs come first. This is achieved by being
physically and emotionally present, active listening, being flexible, accessible, meeting clients at their level and being responsive.
Inclusive
Everyone is treated equally regardless of their background.
Kindness
We are kind, caring and empathetic in our actions. We work to understand the feelings and experiences of others by putting ourselves in their shoes.
Training
Amber NT provide grief training to anyone that comes in contact with parents, families and communities impacted by the loss of a child.
You will learn strategies that can help you support someone who is experiencing grief, and understand how to communicate with distressed families and communities.
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