Grace's Place

09/05/2026

Today we honour all mums and mother figures.
Those who nurture, protect, guide and love with everything they have.

Thank you for all you do.

At Grace's Place, we also hold close the children and young people for whom Mother’s Day feels different.
Those missing their mum. Those carrying grief, confusion or heartache. Those learning to navigate life after profound loss.

Today can be filled with love and memories, but also sadness and longing.
However this day feels, every emotion is valid.

To every child remembering their mum today, and to every family walking beside them, we are thinking of you. And we're here if you need us.



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06/05/2026

Yesterday the NSW Opposition lodged amendments to dilute the Minn’s Government (Good Character at Sentencing) Bill 2026 Reforms which would see the “good character” references often put forward when a killer is sentenced, removed.

Homicide Victims' Support Group (Aust) Ltd (HVSG) have long lobbied for this important reform which is designed to strengthen the protection of victims and see appropriate penalties for the perpetrator.

The Opposition want this limited to sexual offences only, meaning that in the instance of a homicide, the killer would still be able to place advocates on the stand to provide testimonials of support for the killer’s “good character”. And allow the courts the discretion to consider this testimony a mitigating factor when sentencing.

As Martha Jabour, CEO of HVSG said : "Homicide leaves families with a life sentence of grief. The justice system must not dilute accountability through subjective praise of the perpetrator.

When courts give weight to personal endorsements they risk sidelining the voices that matter most – those of the victims."

The Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Amendment (Good Character at Sentencing) Bill 2026 must be passed with no amendments.

Read our full statement at: https://hvsgnsw.org.au/our-position-on-proposed-amendments-to-the-minns-government-reforms-on-good-character-at-sentencing/

04/04/2026

From Max our resident doggo and all at Grace's Place - we want to wish you and yours a happy, safe and gentle Easter.

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01/03/2026

In 1955 in Japan, in response to the devastation of WWII, Madahisa Goi created the concept of Peace Poles.

Each pole features the message “May Peace Prevail on Earth” and are a non-denominational symbol to foster global harmony.

Joining the estimated 250,000 around the world, we are proud to now have our own Peace Pole at Grace’s Place through the generosity of Blacktown Rotary Club.

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04/02/2026

This week we mark the third anniversary of the Opening of Grace's Place ...

We acknowledge the legacy of Grace and Garry Lynch, the memory of their daughter Anita, and the constant reminder that there are always more good people in the world than bad.

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24/12/2025

Wishing you and those you love a very Merry Christmas from all at Grace's Place.

May your day be filled with love, good times and much happiness.

15/12/2025

Today the Homicide Victims Support Group (Aust) Ltd mourn alongside the Jewish community, alongside the people of Bondi and all Australians, at the horror of the terrorist attack on Bondi Beach yesterday.

We thank those brave people who stepped into the unknown to save lives.

We thank those who consoled strangers and helped bring people to safety.

We thank our emergency services for their response and compassion and professionalism working to save lives and care for those in need.

For those families whose lives have been forever changed by the loss of a loved one, we embrace you in your grief.

If you would like support from HVSG contact the 24/7 Support Line: 1800 191 777

11/12/2025

10/11/2025

On this Remembrance Day, we pause and honour the bravery of all who have served and sacrificed for our country. Lest we forget.

23/09/2025

We are so proud of you Abby-Lee Honeysett. Thank you for your continued support of Grace's Place and for sharing your art with us.

Meet Abby-Lee Honeysett, a proud Wiradjuri woman and Forensic Mortuary Technician at NSW Health Pathology’s Forensic Medicine service in Lidcombe.

After witnessing the heartbreak of losing loved ones to homicide, Abby-Lee changed careers to support families navigating the coronial system, drawing strength from her own experiences.

Now in her second year in the role, Abby-Lee balances the emotional demands of forensic work with her passion for painting.

Her art is deeply personal, helping her reconnect with culture, process trauma, and honour those affected by loss.

One of her artworks, Healing Together, now hangs in the foyer of Grace’s Place, a world-first trauma recovery centre for children and families impacted by homicide. The artwork symbolises resilience, connection, and the non-linear journey of healing.

“I wanted to give back,” Abby-Lee says. “Art helps me ground myself, and it’s become a way to support others too.”

Her latest piece, Birrang (Journey), reflects the knowledge and relationships built by forensic pathologists. Through her work and her art, Abby-Lee continues to advocate for families and celebrate the strength of community.

🎨 Learn more about Abby-Lee’s story and her powerful artwork at Grace’s Place: https://pathology.health.nsw.gov.au/articles/painting-a-path-to-healing/

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