'There's one kid in every classroom': Grief program teaches families to heal
Feel the Magic is a non-profit charity offering grief support programs for children who have lost a parent or sibling. The organization aims to provide young people with the tools to navigate their grief and connect with others who share similar experiences. With plans to expand its services across Australia, Feel the Magic seeks to address the emotional needs of grieving children and their families.
- ▪One in 20 Australians under the age of 18 has lost a parent.
- ▪Feel the Magic provides free programs to help children learn to talk about their grief.
- ▪The charity aims to expand its in-person programs to every state and territory in Australia.
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Early intervention program teaching kids how to navigate griefMBy Meg WhitfieldTopic:GriefSun 24 May 2026 at 8:19amSun 24 May 2026 at 8:19amSun 24 May 2026 at 8:19amAngela Carpenter is learning to deal with the grief of a partner alongside her sons Huon (left) and Henry. (ABC News: Morgan Timms)In short:One in 20 Australians under the age of 18 has lost a parent, but families say grief services for children are limited.A non-profit charity offers free programs to families to equip children with the language and skills to talk about their experiences.What's next?Feel the Magic has a goal to eventually offer in-person programs in every state and territory.abc.net.au/news/supporting-children-and-young-people-through-grief/106666280Link copiedShareShare articleAngela Carpenter describes…
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