MELBOURNE AGEING RESEARCH COLLABORATION

Poetry Exhibition

This thought-provoking poetry exhibition offers deeply moving insights into the bereavement experiences of older people, using research poems, videos and illustrations.

As part of a larger MARC project, the exhibition aims to draw attention to the support needs of grieving older people and challenge the notion that grief has an expiry date.

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PROJECT

Grief in Older People

OPENED

January 2022

THE EXHIBITION

Five parts to explore.

This exhibition deals with bereavement and loss. If you would like support, you can find grief support resources.

About Grief in Older People

Find out about grief in older people and the impact of prolonged grief disorder.

Read about grief in older people

About Research Poetry

Find out about research poetry and the background to this project.

Read about research poetry

Enter the Exhibition

This moving exhibition features poems created from interviews with bereaved older adults, nurses and GPs across Australia.

Enter the exhibition

Performance – The Poetry of Grief

Join us for a ‘The Poetry of Grief – An original performance where music, poetry and research meet’.

Watch the performance

SUPPORT

Coping with grief can be challenging.

If you experience any distress as a result of grief, please use these resources to seek help.

Find grief support