Created by widowed people, for widowed people.

Grief support & resources for widowed people across Australia

We provide information, resources and community connection to widowed people, to help them rebuild their lives and find new hope following the death of their partner.

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About First Light

We exist to connect widowed people the programs, community and information that may be able to help their journey.

First Light is Australia’s only charity providing national support to all 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 widowed people support each other in a safe and understanding environment.

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.

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Camp Widow® changed my grief

“I have a space for my grief, I processed what I had been through more, I got to speak my person’s name, and I had deep and meaningful conversations with other people who had been through similar experiences. I was validated, my grief was validated, and I was well held and supported.” — Melissa, community member.