Tasmanian Bereavement Care Network and Initiatives Project: Final Report

The Regional Bereavement Care Networks and Initiatives Project aimed to improve bereavement care and support in Tasmania through the establishment of a sustainable regional bereavement care network across the state. The project commenced in October 2016 and was completed in May 2017. Using a collaborative, team-based approach, the following objectives were achieved: 1. A bereavement care network covering the North, North West and Southern regions of Tasmania was established with time-limited support provided by the University of Tasmania Centre for Rural Health. 2. A statement of principles and values was developed to guide both formal and informal bereavement care practices. 3. A communication strategy was developed to raise awareness of and access to existing bereavement care services and supports. The platform for this was a purpose built website www.bcntasmania.org.au 4. A number of capacity building and skill development activities were undertaken by Tasmanian BCN members through workshops and regional forums. 5. An evaluation framework was developed to support the ongoing and future evaluation of the Tasmanian BCN initiative.