Refer a Child or Young Person
Specialised childhood grief support for children and young people aged 7–17 who have experienced the death of a family member.
About the I Am Program
The I Am Program is a structured, child-centred grief program delivered through one-to-one or sibling online sessions for children and young people aged 7–17. It combines grief education, therapeutic approaches, creative activities and practical coping tools.
Who Can Refer?
Schools and wellbeing teams
Counsellors and allied health professionals
Community and family services
Support coordinators
Carer and youth organisations
Why Refer to Hilary’s Heart?
✓ Specialised focus on childhood grief
✓ Registered Counsellor & Certified Grief Coach
✓ Specialised childhood grief training
✓ Structured, age-appropriate I Am Program
✓ One to one or sibling online sessions
✓ Lived experience informing professional practice
What Happens After a Referral?
Refer
Contact Hilary's Heart to discuss a potential referral for a child or young person you're supporting.
Connect
Amber will arrange a no-cost video appointment with the child’s parent or caregiver to learn more about what’s been happening and understand the child’s individual needs.
Next Steps
The child’s emotional safety, individual needs and readiness will guide whether and when the I Am Program begins.
Supporting a Grieving Child?
If you're considering a referral and would like to discuss the child or young person you're supporting, get in touch with Amber.
“The program has given him the tools to proactively live with his grief. The benefit has been to our whole family — our conversations are more frequent and feel more natural. As a family we are now facing our grief together, rather than alone.”
- Parent of child aged 7