Rainbows For The Children Of Australia

Rainbows For The Children Of Australia is a national nonprofit organisation in Australia, focused on providing grief support and harm prevention for children, adolescents, and adults experiencing significant loss or painful transitions.

Overview

Rainbows for the Children of Australia is part of an international organisation dedicated to fostering emotional healing. The organisation operates as a not-for-profit entity, recognized on the Australian Register of Harm Prevention Charities. It has a history spanning almost forty years in Australia, committed to helping individuals in emotional pain, particularly children.

Programs and Activities

Rainbows Australia offers a series of peer-support programs designed to assist grieving children and youth. These programs are evidence-based and emphasize the importance of supportive, loving listeners in the healing process. The organisation ensures that all volunteers are properly trained and accredited to facilitate these programs effectively.

Rainbows Australia's programs aim to build resilience, develop emotional healing, and enhance communication skills among participants. The programs are delivered at no cost to families, relying on donations to support service delivery.

Governance and Structure

The organisation is governed by a national Board and operated by a Management Committee. It also benefits from the oversight of a network of registered trainers across the country, ensuring consistent quality in service delivery.

Mission and Impact

The mission of Rainbows Australia is to recognize and address the emotional needs of children and youth dealing with significant loss issues. It raises awareness about the growing number of young Australians facing trauma and supports them through supportive community programs.

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