Peer support for young adults who've lost a parent
The Dead Parents Society is a peer support group for people aged 18–30ish whose parent or significant parental figure has died. We meet monthly to share stories, talk honestly about grief, and remind each other that we're not as alone as we feel.
Grief after losing a parent when you're young is strange territory. You probably don't know anyone who's been through this and the narriatives about parental loss in popular culture are pretty unhelpful. Your friends might not know what to say or how to talk about your loss. It can feel like nobody quite understands what it's like to navigate adulthood without the person who was supposed to be there with you.
The Dead Parents Society (DPS) exists to bridge that gap. We're not therapists and we're not a crisis service. We're people who've been through it, and are going through it now. We are making space for you to find your journey through grief with others by your side.
If you need help now, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Sessions are run by members. Everyone in the room knows what it's like.
We meet once a month. Come when you can.
We talk about the hard stuff and the weird stuff and sometimes the funny stuff.
Whether it happened last year or ten years ago, whether you're devastated or now mostly okay, you're welcome here.
We're currently running monthly sessions in Canberra. All sessions are free to attend.
5:30pm - 6:30pm 3rd Wednesday of the month · Monster Bar at Ovolo Nishi · Theme: Navigating romantic relationships · Free to attend, buy your own beverage
📍 Not in Canberra? We're working on expanding nationally. Find out how to start a group in your city.
You don't need to prepare anything or know anyone. Just show up. We'll take care of the rest.
How to join