Fully funded training for schools and communities

You may be eligible for government funded training and support through MacKillop Seasons.

Are you a professional working with children, young people, or adults?

Are you seeking practical, evidence-based training to better support individuals and groups with their social and emotional skills as they navigate life changes, loss, and grief?

You may be eligible for our fully-funded evidence-based programs that build the capability of professionals to facilitate small group education programs for children, young people, and adults. Our programs train you to run small group programs that help participants to navigate life challenges including bereavement, suicide, natural disasters, and extreme weather events.

We have two potential funding opportunities available thanks to government support. Explore these options below.

Choose your funded option

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Option 1 - Seasons for Life

Secondary school professionals All Australia

Loss and grief education for secondary school communities, including following suicide-related loss. Build upstream protective factors in social and emotional skills, connection and sense of belonging.

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What you can access

Training for 2 nominated staff in the school to be trained to deliver the Seasons for Growth program for young people.
Supplementary training related to suicide bereavement
Parent/carer information session
Whole school 1 hour staff professional learning session on grief, loss and change
Ongoing implementation support, including coaching, a step-by-step school guide, Community of Practice meetings and an interactive online community.
Keeping Spirit Strong resources to support culturally safe responses for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families following loss.

How it works

Submit the form below (or visit the program page for more information).
A staff member contacts you to discuss your school context and confirm the best pathway.
You select the offerings that suit your school community, with ongoing support to embed delivery.

Read More about Seasons for Life Enquire via the form

Option 2

Disaster Readiness Initiative

Primary schools Secondary schools Community-focused organisations

Support to strengthen readiness, adaptability and resilience in communities impacted by, or preparing for, natural disasters and extreme weather events.

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What you can access

Offerings are tailored following consultation and may vary by community need. Examples include:

Community sessions and consultations on disaster impacts and social and emotional wellbeing.
Training and implementation support in Seasons for Growth for children and young people, Seasons for Growth for adults, Seasons for Healing for First Nations communities, and Stormbirds for children and young people.
Seasons for Growth Adult training and support.
Seasons for Healing training and support for First Nations communities.
Whole school and whole organisation staff professional learning sessions and parent/carer resources.
Coaching and support from local Resilience Officers.

How it works

Submit the form below (or read more on the program page).
A staff member contacts you to understand local needs and confirm the right support options.
We plan delivery and implementation support for your local setting.

Explore Disaster Readiness Enquire via the form

Not sure which option fits?

Complete the short form below. Tell us your state/territory and setting, and we will connect you with the right team.

Fully funded places are limited and subject to eligibility and availability.

We will confirm the best funded option for your setting when we contact you.

Privacy and safety

We use the details you provide to respond to your enquiry and connect you to the appropriate MacKillop Seasons team. Please avoid sharing sensitive personal information about students, families or community members in this form.

If you or someone else is in immediate danger or needs urgent support, contact emergency services (000 in Australia). If you need immediate counselling support, contact Lifeline (13 11 14).