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MacKillop Seasons help build the wellbeing and resilience of communities following adversity.

MacKillop Seasons' programs aim to strengthen the social and emotional well being of people who are experiencing major life changes and losses such as death, separation and divorce by supporting them to explore the impact of change and loss on everyday life and to learn new ways to respond. Written by Professor Anne Graham and built upon J William Worden’s theory of grief, our flagship program Seasons for Growth is an innovative grief and loss education program that uses the imagery of the seasons to illustrate the experience of grief. Our education programs are evidence based, and many external evaluations over the years have continued to affirm Seasons for Growth and its contribution to the lives of people touched by loss and grief. Throughout its 20 year lifespan the Seasons for Growth Children and Young People’s Program has gone through three iterations to incorporate new evidence and ensure that it continues to provide a relevant and highly valued experience for participants. Over its lifetime, over 200,000 children and young people have participated in the Seasons for Growth Program, along with thousands of adults.

13/02/2026

💗A Valentine’s Day Self Love Jar 💗

Valentine’s Day can bring many feelings, such as joy, loneliness, reflection, or a mix of all three.

Creating a Self Love & Self Compassion Jar is a simple way to pause, acknowledge your self-worth, and offer yourself the kindness you’d give to others.

Remember to fill your jar with small reminders of love, care, hope, and encouragement!

10/02/2026

🍏 Transition to High School 🍎

Moving from primary to secondary school is a major milestone, one that can feel exciting but also overwhelming for children, young people, and parent/carers. Many things may change, including your child’s friendships and peer group, schoolwork, uniform, and the school environment and routines. Remember, every child is different, and adjusting to these changes can take time.

🎒Here are some practical tips to help make the transition back to school a little smoother:

https://www.mackillopseasons.org.au/

https://www.mackillopseasons.org.au/knowledgebase/article/KA-01197/en-us

08/02/2026

🎒Year 6/7 Transition – Navigating the Tricky Territory Between Primary and Secondary School

As we start the school year, many students may be contemplating the momentous transition from primary to secondary school. This transition brings significant changes, for example, new friendships, different peer groups, new teachers, increased schoolwork, and unfamiliar environments and routines. While your child will adapt, it can take time.

🔎 Learn how Seasons for Growth can support children through this important life stage.

Read our case study on how one of our long-term Companions has supported students to navigate this important life stage.

https://www.mackillopseasons.org.au/knowledgebase/article/KA-01196/en-us

03/02/2026

🧡 “Comfortable.” “Flexible.” “Highly interactive.” “Accessible.” 🧡

These are just some of the words our trained Companions use to describe our online training experience.

Our Seasons for Growth programs provide educators with the tools to support children and young people through change, loss, and grief, building resilience and wellbeing in your school community.

Join us online or in person for Seasons for Growth Children & Young People Companion Training

📅 January | February | March 2026

Learn, connect, and grow.

👉 Register now:
https://ow.ly/ILXG50XTRff

01/02/2026

🖤💛❤️ Reach out and yarn with your local emotional wellbeing support provider.

Our Keeping Spirit Strong resources are here to help families support children and young people experiencing loss and grief.

🖤 Includes:
💛 A short booklet for families
❤️ A service directory for schools to share

These resources are designed to strengthen connections and keep spirits strong in times of change.

https://www.mackillopseasons.org.au/knowledgebase/article/KA-01180

🖤 Share these helpful resources with your community!

29/01/2026

“MacKillop Seasons provides evidence‑based change and loss education programs to support children, young people and adults to understand their experience and attend well to their grief.”
🦋 Fiona McCallum, Director, MacKillop Seasons

🦋 Listen to how Seasons for Growth builds the capacity of young people as they navigate loss and grief.

This short video highlights the impact of Seasons for Growth in helping children and young people build resilience, feel supported, and make sense of their experiences of change, loss and grief.

🦋 Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjLTIIrYkac

Short video outlining the Seasons for Growth program

27/01/2026

💛Support young people through change, loss and grief.

Join our Two-Day Seasons for Growth professional training and elevate your practice with practical, evidence-informed tools for supporting children and young people navigating life’s challenges.

🌻Build confidence
🌻 Strengthen your impact
🌻 Deepen your understanding of change, loss and grief.

To learn more:
https://www.mackillopseasons.org.au/events-list/

24/01/2026

For many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, 26 January is a time of grief, loss and ongoing intergenerational trauma.

As an organisation dedicated to sharing knowledge that supports people through change, loss, grief and healing, we acknowledge the significance of this date and its impact on First Nations communities.

We recognise the truth of this land’s history and the enduring impacts of colonisation, and stand in solidarity, honouring the stories, cultures and resilience of First Nations peoples.

May 26 January be a day for reflection, truth telling and compassionate connection.

At MacKillop Seasons, we remain committed to cultural humility, deep listening, and practices that support healing and connection for First Nations children, families and communities.

21/01/2026

🦉 Stormbirds Disaster Readiness Initiative:
Building Resilience Through Social-Emotional Learning

MacKillop Seasons is proud to announce funding from the Australian Government’s Disaster Ready Fund and the NSW Government for the Stormbirds Disaster Readiness Initiative.
This initiative will support schools and communities in QLD, NSW, and Victoria impacted by, and preparing for disasters.

Our goal?
To strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity for children, young people, adults, and staff facing extreme weather and disaster events.

Why it matters:
🦉 1.4 million Australian children and young people experience a disaster or extreme weather event each year.
🦉 The impact on mental health, education, and homelessness is estimated at $3.1 billion annually.

What we offer:
✔ Training & workshops for professionals to deliver social-emotional learning programs
✔ Tailored consultation and coaching from expert Resilience Officers
✔ Culturally responsive support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
✔ Staff professional learning sessions
✔ Online resources co-created with communities Together, we’re building resilience for the future.

Find out more https://ow.ly/ROWO50XKHbe
👉 Media Release https://ow.ly/XeCH50XKHb8

18/01/2026

Support young people through change, loss and grief.

Join our Two-Day Seasons for Growth professional training and elevate your practice with practical, evidence-informed tools for supporting children and young people navigating life’s challenges.

⭐Build confidence
⭐ Strengthen your impact
⭐ Deepen your understanding of change, loss and grief.

👉To learn more:
https://ow.ly/yhrE50XVge6

14/01/2026

Stronger Together.

If you or someone you know has been impacted by the bushfires, support is available through our fully funded Stormbirds Disaster Readiness Initiative.

This initiative is available to schools and communities in VIC, QLD & NSW impacted by, and preparing for, disasters. Our aim is to help children, young people, and staff strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity during these challenging times.

We build community capacity by training local professionals in schools and community organisations to deliver MacKillop Seasons programs for children, young people, and adults.

Connect with a Seasons Resilience Officer by email:
resilience@mackillop.org.au

Learn more:
Media Release
https://www.mackillopseasons.org.au/knowledgebase/article/KA-01195/en-us

Learn more
https://www.mackillopseasons.org.au/Disaster-Ready-Offerings.pdf

Address

11-14 Rodborough Road, Frenchs Forest
Sydney, NSW
2086

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

https://www.mackillopseasons.org.au/

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Our Story

Good Grief's programs aim to strengthen the social and emotional well being of people who are experiencing major life changes and losses such as death, separation and divorce by supporting them to explore the impact of change and loss on everyday life and to learn new ways to respond. Written by Professor Anne Graham and built upon J William Worden’s theory of grief, our flagship program, Seasons for Growth, is an innovative grief, change and loss education program that uses the imagery of the seasons to illustrate the experience of grief. Our education programs are evidence based, and many external evaluations over the years have continued to affirm Seasons for Growth and its contribution to the lives of people touched by loss and grief. Throughout its 21 year lifespan Seasons for Growth Children and Young People’s Program has gone through three iterations to incorporate new evidence and ensure that it continues to provide a relevant and highly valued experience for participants. Over its lifetime, over 200,000 children and young people have participated in Seasons for Growth, along with thousands of adults.

The unique thing about our programs is that they enable you to become a Companion and make a difference within your own community. That way, children do not need to be removed from their familiar environment or work with unfamiliar faces in order to learn skills to help them become more emotionally adaptable, resilient and learn how to respond positively to change, in other words, life-skills. You are also empowered to respond to a need when it arises and within your own time-frame.