Grief Awareness Month · August 2026
Together, we shine a light for children experiencing grief.
Every night, across Australia, thousands of grieving children fall asleep beneath the same sky, missing someone they love. This August for Grief Awareness Month, Connected Through Stars is uniting Australians under one sky to show every grieving child they are not alone.
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$920 raised
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How it works
Three simple steps
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Donate a star
Choose your contribution and add your name or initials, or stay anonymous.
2
Add your star to the map
Select your location and leave a message of support for a grieving child.
3
Watch the constellation grow
Your star joins the national constellation, growing every day throughout August.
Every dollar raised helps fund Feel the Magic's camps, programs, and community support for grieving kids and their families.
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Why it matters
Every star is a lifeline
“Elyad lost his mum at just 10 years old. Feel the Magic gave him a place where his grief could belong.”
Your star can do the same.
When Elyad lost his mum to brain cancer at just 10 years old, he lost his best friend and the person who meant everything to him. The grief that followed was incredibly difficult, coming in waves and looking different for Elyad, his brother and his dad as they each navigated their own journey through loss. Through Feel the Magic, Elyad found connection, understanding and the reassurance that he wasn't alone in his grief. Today, he honours his mum by living in her footsteps and wants other grieving kids to know they don’t have to face it alone.
Our Ambassadors
Voices for change
Extraordinary Australians who champion the cause of grieving children and help us shine a light on grief awareness every August.
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Ilan Kidron
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter and storyteller, using his voice to help share a message of hope and connection.
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Ashleigh Conwell
Feel the Magic parent & grief support advocate
Mum of three, whose children have found connection and support through Feel the Magic's programs.
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Hamish Blake
Australian comedian & TV host
Comedian and TV host, helping shine a light on the importance of supporting grieving children.
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The Austin Family
Feel The Magic family
Founders of The Ben Austin Legacy, using their experience to help other families grieving the death of a child.
About Feel The Magic
Feel the Magic offers a range of support programs designed to help children cope with the loss of a loved one.
We provide early intervention programs for kids aged 7 to 18, who are experiencing pain and isolation, due to the death of a parent, guardian or sibling.
All Feel The Magic programs, resources and events are provided at no cost to families.
Your support of Connected Through Stars helps make this possible, showing grieving children that they are not alone.
About Feel The Magic
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Feel the Magic offers a range of support programs designed to help children cope with the loss of a loved one.
We provide early intervention programs for kids aged 7 to 18, who are experiencing pain and isolation, due to the death of a parent, guardian or sibling.
All Feel The Magic programs, resources and events are provided at no cost to families.
Your support of Connected Through Stars helps make this possible, showing grieving children that they are not alone.
