Restoring hope to young lives

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With its official opening in February 2023 Grace’s Place became the world’s first residential trauma centre for children and young people affected be homicide and those who support them.

A place where children and young adults may be guided to believe in themselves and their future.

Named Grace’s Place in honour of the late Grace Lynch, the mother of Anita Cobby, the Centre is an initiative of the Homicide Victims’ Support Group (Aust) Ltd.

Grace’s Place provides affected families both the immediate assistance after a homicide, and meets the need for ongoing support services and networks as they navigate the future.

Access to Grace’s Place services are available at any stage in the grief and trauma journey.

The highly specialised staff support children and their carers with accommodation, meals, counselling and activities.

Grace’s Place features several therapy rooms designed especially for young children – such as sand play, music, arts and crafts as well as outdoor areas that include a purpose-built playground and trampoline.

Located in Doonside, in Western Sydney, on land made available by Blacktown City Council and Western Sydney Parklands Trust, Grace’s Place can accommodate up to 24 people.

Grace’s Place is also the administrative offices of the Homicide Victims’ Support Group (Aust) Ltd and the Road Trauma Support Group NSW.

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