Created by young widowed people, for young widowed people.
Supporting & connecting young widowed people throughout Australia
We provide information, resources and community connection to young widowed people, to help them rebuild their lives and find new hope following the death of their partner.
Information, help, links & programs
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Widowed support and information
Practical and helpful resources for widowed people.
Someone I care about is widowed
Information on how to support a young widowed person you care about.
Resources for widowed people
Helpful First Light resources and links to national and state services for widowed people.
Our programs
Links to a range of programs to support young widowed people.
Donate today and triple your impact
Your generous gift will be TRIPLED by our donor-match giver, helping us make an even greater impact in reducing feelings of isolation and low mental wellbeing for widowed Australians.
By giving to First Light during the month of June, every dollar you donate will be matched with another $2 by our match donor, helping us reach our goal faster. So your gift of $50 equals $150 that goes towards our programs and resources, offering hope and support to our vulnerable community.
Donate today and triple your impact
Your generous gift will be TRIPLED by our donor-match giver, helping us make an even greater impact in reducing feelings of isolation and low mental wellbeing for widowed Australians.
By giving to First Light during the month of June, every dollar you donate will be matched with another $2 by our match donor, helping us reach our goal faster. So your gift of $50 equals $150 that goes towards our programs and resources, offering hope and support to our vulnerable community.
Widowed Support Luncheons
Our next First Light Widowed Support Luncheon will take place in Perth on 1 April 2025.
Designed to improve mental wellbeing, resilience and community connection, our luncheons bring widowed people together in a positive atmosphere to:
- grow their peer-support network
- access informed resources
- hear from experienced speakers
- and offer the hope and inspiration that will enable them to take steps forward through their grief.
You are never truly alone
For people who find themselves widowed under the age of 60, it’s common to feel that they are alone in their experience. At First Light, we make sure you’re never truly alone. There is a network that is here for you. While every experience is unique, there are more people currently navigating this path than you may think.
We have a whole community of young widowed people going through their own individual journeys after losing their partner. Our members walk side by side, together and are supported by one another, through camaraderie and understanding.
About First Light
We exist to connect you to the programs, community and information that may be able to help you in this journey.
First Light is Australia’s only charity providing national support to young widowed people from all backgrounds and relationship structures. We also guide loved ones of widowed individuals in providing support during widowhood and strive to raise awareness about, and remove the stigma around, the experience of grief.
Our close-knit community of young widowed people support each other in a safe and understanding environment.
Camp Widow® changed my grief
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Join our community
We offer two membership options for those wanting to join our community.
Community membership
Community membership is free and will give you access to useful information, resources and programs. You’ll also be added to our mailing list, to keep up-to-date on our news and programs, and have the opportunity to connect with other young widowed people.
Gold membership
Gold members support First Light with a fee of $100 annually, which we use to expand programs and connect young widowed people to support. It also gives you greater involvement opportunities, such as voting, committee nominations, and volunteering.
How you can support us
We can’t support widowed people without help. Please join us in making a difference and protect the longevity of First Light.
Donate now
Your tax-deductible donations help us provide resources, fund events and workshops, and serve our community. You can easily cancel recurring donations anytime. We greatly appreciate and thank you for supporting us.
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Volunteer for us
Our beautiful volunteers help us to deliver the valuable programs and resources that support our community of young widowed people. We have a variety of in-person and virtual opportunities available.
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Sponsorship
You can support our special work and community through our corporate partnership packages. Support from sponsors help our independent charity greatly.
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Fundraise for us
As a not-for-profit charity, fundraising is crucial for us to support our young widowed community. Join us as a fundraising hero through an online event or gift-giving link.
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Hope, community, understanding
Join our community for access to information, resources, events, and a network of widowed people for peer support. Joining is free, with options to become a financial supporter to keep us running and helping others.