Loss And Grief

Attending the funerals and memorial services of patients we’ve cared for is a special and important part of our work. Giving us an opportunity to pay our respects, to acknowledge our own feelings of grief and loss for the person we have come to know and providing valuable insights as we continue our bereavement support for their loved ones.

My name is Leesa Sheridan and I said goodbye to my beautiful husband Steve, in September last year. He was 49 years old. Steve was diagnosed with Melanoma in June 2015, then after surgery we hoped we were clear forever, but a year to the date it came back with avengance, it had spread to

Little Haven holds regular informal bereavement support group meeting at our centre that are open to anyone who has experienced loss and grief. Participants may attend whenever they wish free of charge. Coping with loss is discussed in a supportive and confidential environment, facilitated by experienced bereavement support staff Sally and Lisa. Topics shared may include dealing with

The Peaceful Garden – A Bereavement Support Project With our ‘earth mother’ Sally taking over the bereavement support reins in 2014 it was suggested she might like to consider a bereavement garden project for everyone to enjoy. In the blink of an eye with the support of Leuwin and Qld Health giving us the green light, Sally

The Little Haven staff and committee thank the Gympie community for your fantastic support throughout 2010 including our 100+  wonderful volunteers. Together we are making a real difference to those in our area during their darkest hours by providing compassionate care and living support. Your generosity has ensured this care has been available to 121