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Life threatening illness and hospitalisation

An important function of this website is to direct members of the community to accurate and reliable information about trauma, loss and grief. We have provided some direct links below to articles and information relating to child and adolescent trauma, loss and grief. 

We consider this a good starting point for members of the community to access information in this area. These sites contain information that the Australian Child and Adolescent Trauma, Loss and Grief Network is happy to endorse.

These documents and sites have been selected as they were either prepared by professional bodies or have been accredited by Tufts University Child and Family WebGuide (Tufts) http://www.cfw.tufts.edu/

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Key resources

Palliative Care Australia

Provides the resource of  Journeys - Palliative Care for Children and Teenagers. Support for children, families and carers when a child is diagnosed with a life limiting illness.

The Australian Association for the Wellbeing of Children in Healthcare

A national, non-profit organisation of parents, professionals and community members who work together to ensure the emotional and social needs of children, adolescents and their families are recognised and met within hospitals and health care systems in Australia.

The Victorian Paediatric Palliative Care Program

A website providing resources intended for families and covering a range of  issues related to palliative care for children with life-threatening or life-limiting illnesses.

Very Special Kids

A service that supports families throughout their experience of caring for children with life-threatening illnesses, from diagnosis through to recovery or bereavement.

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