Grief or shock

Today in our local beautiful mountains area there was a tragedy.

Two young boys age 9 and 11 lost their lives ... Many people were affected - those who live in the area, the schools and those that attended the tragic scene.

Prayers for the souls of the two young boys and for all those concerned. Activity or action PLEASE - for those with children, especially those in the nearby schools and streets - encourage them to have conversations where they can express their feelings safely without judgement. Get them to draw pictures, make a lego piece or anything else creative - in order to help them share how they feel. Then, if extra help is needed to process, please contact professional help. For all of us - may we be gentle, compassionate and kind as we process the tragedy and those it may affect that we know.

SOME SUPPORT LINES

General - trauma of all kinds

BEYOND BLUE on 1300 22 46 36 www.beyondblue.org.au

LIFELINE 13 11 14 ~ 24 hour 7 days Crisis Support www.lifeline.org.au Counselling, resources and more

KIDS HELPLINE 1800 551 800 www.kidshelpline.com.au

SUICIDE CALL BACK SERVICE 1300 659 467

HEADSPACE 1800 650 890 More links listed here

May peace be with you.