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Ways to Remember Your Loved One This Holiday Season  

The holiday season is traditionally a time for joy, celebration, and
togetherness. However, for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one, this
time of year can be particularly challenging.  Memories may serve as a constant
reminder of a loss, and some families may experience heightened stress and
sadness. Feelings of grief may […]

Isabella Simantov

23 Dec 2023

Navigating the Holiday Season: The Increased Responsibilities of Grieving
Children

Whilst the holiday season can be a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness
for some people, this time of year can also bring a unique set of challenges and
emotions for grieving children and their families.   Dealing with the loss of a
loved one increases the complexity of the holiday season, as children may find
[…]

Isabella Simantov

14 Dec 2023

1-in-20 Challenge: Taking Steps for Grieving Kids

What is the 1-in-20 Challenge?  In Australia 1-in-20 children will lose a parent
before they reach the age of 18. Every family that is struggling with grief
deserves support, and together we can make a difference!   Walk or run 120km for
grieving kids and their families, or start by aiming to raise a goal of […]

Isabella Simantov

17 Oct 2023

Top tips to cope with Father’s Day

Father’s Day can be a difficult day for many children grieving the death of
their dad or a significant male in their life. Many people struggle to know what
to say to a grieving child. It is through the fear of saying the wrong thing,
they often say nothing at all, leaving the child feeling […]

Isabella Simantov

31 Aug 2023

Managing Big Feelings this Father’s Day

Experiencing anxious thoughts and feelings following a bereavement is both
common, and to be expected. Significant days like Father’s Day can also bring up
big feelings. Grief can make a child or adolescent feel that they have lost
their sense of safety and control in life.  Shock, longing, anger, guilt,
sadness and anxiety are some […]

Isabella Simantov

31 Aug 2023

Supporting Feel the Magic One Rental at a Time

We are excited to announce and welcome our newest partner, Alpha Car Hire A
proud Australian-grown company with locations spanning Brisbane, Gold Coast,
Sunshine Coast, Melbourne, and Sydney, Alpha is committed to supporting our
community along with four other charities. Giving back to the community “Giving
back to our community is an integral part of […]

Adam Blatch

21 Jun 2023

A Magical Night of Gratitude and Generosity

The 9th Night of Magic Winter Wonderland Gala dinner transported guests into a
realm of enchantment while creating a meaningful impact. A sincere thanks to
everyone there. The atmosphere was incredible and we hope you walked away
feeling inspired. We sure did. Raising money to send kids to Camp Magic Your
company and kindness at […]

Michelle Wright

15 Jun 2023

A Guide for Parents with Grieving Children

Parenting children through the hard time following the death of a loved one
isn’t easy, and there’s no one approach to help your children heal. In the days,
months, and years following your loved one’s death, your children will
experience a range of emotions as they grieve. Here you will find a guide to
help […]

Adam Blatch

9 Jun 2023

The City2Surf is back!

Date: Sunday 13th August 2023 The World’s Largest Fun Run – The City2Surf – is
back in Sydney on Sunday 13 August 2023. It’s time to sign up, hit the pavement,
and start fundraising for Feel the Magic. Join Team Feel the Magic, and our
sponsor SDG, for the 2023 City2Surf and help raise vital […]

Adam Blatch

19 May 2023

Feel the Magic and FICAP to bring hope and healing to grieving children

Exciting new partnership We are thrilled to share with you our exciting new
partnership with FICAP – the Financial Industry Community Aid Program.  FICAP is
a wonderful organisation that raises funds for charities that help young
Australians, thanks to the generosity of the financial services community.  We
are deeply grateful to have been chosen as […]

Adam Blatch

4 May 2023

What is Happening to the Brain During Grief

After the death of a loved one, you may experience many changes in your mental
and emotional state of mind. Grief affects the brain in many ways, causing
changes in memory, behaviour, sleep, and body function2 Completing routine or
simple tasks may seem overwhelming, impossible or might take longer than usual.
When you are grieving, […]

Isabella Simantov

30 Apr 2023

Grieving the Loss of Someone Following a Difficult or Complicated Relationship

Grief has many layers when a relationship is healthy, but even more so when you
have a complicated relationship with the person who died. While all grief is
hard work, dealing with loss following a difficult relationship can be
particularly complex to process. Feelings and emotions Following the death of
someone who you had a […]

Isabella Simantov

30 Apr 2023

Understanding Children’s Grief: How It Differs from Adults and What You Can Do
to Help

Although they will feel it just as deeply, children will experience and express
grief in different ways to adults. Even though a parent and child may have
experienced the same loss, the way they both grieve may differ and take varying
amounts of time. Children’s understanding of death is limited to their age and
cognitive […]

Isabella Simantov

30 Apr 2023

Mother’s Day Without Mum: Growing with Grief

Grief is a natural response to loss and can be an extremely challenging
experience, especially on significant days like Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day and
Grief Mother’s Day can be a difficult day for children and teens who have
experienced the death of their mum, or other maternal figure in their life like
a step-mum, auntie […]

Isabella Simantov

28 Apr 2023

Supporting Children & Teens Through Grief, Anniversaries & Significant Events

Parenting through anniversaries and significant events after the loss of a loved
one can be challenging. Certain dates may serve as a reminder of a loved one’s
death, such as the anniversary of the loss, birthdays and significant holidays.
Reminders of the deceased, such as visiting the grave or attending a funeral or
memorial for […]

Isabella Simantov

21 Apr 2023

Remembering Mum and Coping With Grief on Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day can be an incredibly tough day for children and teenagers who have
lost their mum. This special day for so many can bring up a lot of emotions for
grieving kids. It can make them feel isolated and can be hard for them to
navigate without feeling overwhelmed. Grieving kids are not alone […]

Isabella Simantov

21 Apr 2023

Magic Ride 2023 aims to raise $150k to send 100 kids to Camp Magic

Magic Ride kicks off at 8.30 am on Thursday 13 April 2023. 33 riders will cycle
500km over four days to raise $150,000 to fund 100 kids to attend Camp Magic,
Feel the Magic’s signature three-day camp for grieving kids. Riders will cross
the finish line to the cheers of Campers at Camp Magic, Birrigia […]

Michelle Wright

11 Apr 2023

The Power of Reading: Helping Children Navigate Their Grief

Grieving is a process that unfolds differently for every child and adult.
Grieving children and teens might find it difficult to talk about their loss
right away, and some may show signs of fear and need extra reassurance.  Reading
books about death and loss can help a child better understand what has happened
and realise […]

Isabella Simantov

30 Mar 2023

7 Helpful Activities for Grieving Children and Teenagers

Coping with grief following the death of a loved one is particularly challenging
and often confusing for children and teenagers. Grieving children may feel numb
and angry at the same time, while also dealing with both excess energy and
exhaustion. No two children or teens react to grief in the same way, but there
are […]

Isabella Simantov

30 Mar 2023

A Guide on How to Teach Children About Death

Teaching children about death requires honesty and simple, age-appropriate
information.  Understanding your child’s knowledge and comprehension of death at
different developmental stages is helpful when supporting your child through
their grief.  Understanding death at different ages  Preschool-aged children
mostly understand death as temporary and reversible. Children between the ages
of five and nine begin to […]

Isabella Simantov

17 Mar 2023

Sharks Giving ‘From the Heart’

The National Rugby League Cronulla Sharks have announced its ‘From the Heart’
Giving Partners for 2023. We are thrilled to announce that Feel the Magic is one
of four charity partners chosen. The panel chose From the Heart to support Gymea
Community Aid and Information Services, the Sutherland Hospital, Community Radio
104.1 CHY FM Coffs […]

Adam Blatch

28 Feb 2023

Luke Parker Joins Feel the Magic as Proud Ambassador

Professional Australian rules footballer and Sydney Swans co-captain Luke Parker
joins Feel the Magic as a proud Ambassador. Luke is an accomplished footballer
with impressive achievements. He has graciously pledged to support Feel the
Magic and help us reach more families who need us. We were fortunate to have
Luke at a recent Camp Magic. […]

Adam Blatch

20 Feb 2023

Helping Kids Cope With Grief

He is one of Australia’s most respected positive psychology and parent speakers,
an author and a researcher. He is the founder and owner of Happy Families Family
Education. Dr Justin Coulson invited Feel the Magic Co-Founder and National
Virtual Program Lead, Kristy Thomas to his Happy Families podcast recently. Many
of us start the year […]

Adam Blatch

17 Feb 2023

What to Say to a Child When a Parent Dies

The death of a parent is a very difficult situation for a child to face.
Unfortunately, 1 in 20 Australian children will experience the death of a
parent, and it is the responsibility of the adults in their lives to guide and
support them through their grief. It’s hard to know what to say to […]

Isabella Simantov

17 Feb 2023

Transitioning to Adulthood as a Grieving Adolescent

Adolescence is a time of significant change in the realms of physical,
psychological and social domains. Adolescents that are transitioning to
adulthood will commonly experience various challenges throughout their journey.
For grieving adolescents, these challenges are often intensified and may be more
difficult to navigate. Adolescents express and process grief in a variety of
ways […]

Isabella Simantov

16 Feb 2023

Feel the Magic partner Erebus unveils Gen3s ahead of Supercars Championship

Our friends and loyal partner Erebus Motorsport recently launched their brand
new Gen3 vehicles for this year’s Supercars Championship. The new-look team
launched its campaign with drivers Brodie Kostecki and Will Brown at Warner
Bros. Movie World on the Gold Coast. Feel the Magic has gratefully been the
Erebus team’s charity partner since 2018, also […]

Adam Blatch

14 Feb 2023

Preparing for the Death of a Sibling – 5 Ways to Cope with Anticipatory Grief

The death of a sibling is a tremendous loss for a child. Children may face a
range of feelings and thoughts following the death of a sibling. These feelings
can be further complicated if their sibling faced a prolonged illness or
terminal diagnosis. Grief can happen while expecting a loss Although grief is
often understood […]

Isabella Simantov

9 Feb 2023

The Lasting Impact of Grant Giving

Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation grant round surpasses $25 million in
funding since 2003.  Our friends and fierce supporters of Feel the Magic,
Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation, reached this generous and impressive
milestone recently.  The Foundation supports the delivery of various projects
and initiatives focusing on improving the health and social wellbeing of
vulnerable people in […]

Isabella Simantov

16 Dec 2022

What to Expect When Children Grieve

Understanding what to expect while your children are grieving is important so
you can be better prepared to support them. Children dealing with grief will
experience a wide range of emotions and express themselves in a variety of ways.
Children often process emotions differently to adults. How Children Understand
Death The ability for children to […]

Adam Blatch

12 Dec 2022

The Hughes Family Story

The Hughes Family’s life changed on 6 February 2018. Stu died as a result of a
head injury when he fell from a roof he was repairing. Their children Harrison
and Sienna were just seven and five at the time. The family engaged in
counselling and play therapy for the kids. During the early days […]

Adam Blatch

12 Dec 2022

The Smith Family Story

The Smith Family’s grief journey started very suddenly on 24 February 2018 when
they received a call at 2.00am in the morning. Clayton was 34 years old when he
passed away in a single vehicle car accident in a rural town called Merriwa, in
the upper Hunter Valley of NSW. From that instant so many […]

Adam Blatch

9 Dec 2022

Children’s Understanding of Death at Different Ages

Grasping the concept of death will vary for children of different ages and
stages of development.  Even though all children are unique and will respond to
and understand death in their own unique way, children’s reactions to grief can
depend on many factors including their developmental stage.  It is also
important to remember that children’s […]

Isabella Simantov

8 Dec 2022

12 Ways to Remember Your Loved One this Christmas

For many families in our community, Christmas and the holiday season can be a
difficult time. Memories may serve as a constant reminder of a loss, and some
families may experience heightened stress and sadness. Feelings of grief may be
rekindled as children reminisce about previous memories or as they create new
ones.  But there […]

Lucy Archinal-Hudson

6 Dec 2022

How to Prepare Your Grieving Kids for the Holiday Season

Whilst the holiday season is usually a time of joy and celebration, for many
grieving kids and teens it can be a time of sadness and loneliness.  The holiday
season comes with high expectations, such as family commitments and large
celebrations at home and school. Grieving children often experience these
‘hallmark’ moments differently to others, […]

Lucy Archinal-Hudson

28 Nov 2022

Self-care Tips for Parents During the Holiday Season

The holiday season can be a difficult time for anyone who has experienced the
death of a loved one. Memories may serve as a constant reminder of the loss, and
some families may experience heightened stress and sadness.   Watching others
celebrate can also be painful and overwhelming and contribute to feeling
isolated and alone. […]

Isabella Simantov

28 Nov 2022

Addressing Fears as a Parent of a Grieving Child

When a child experiences the death of a loved one, various fears may arise
throughout their grief journey. Often a parent or caregiver of bereaved children
will also experience fears regarding their child’s grief journey. Many common
fears are experienced amongst parents of bereaved children, including the fear
that your child will feel isolated following […]

Isabella Simantov

24 Nov 2022

Saving lives: One ‘boxing strike’ at a time

Sadly 8.6 Australians die every day from suicide. Suicide is the leading cause
of death for Australians between the ages of 15 and 44. Strike Out suicide The
inaugural national Strike Out Suicide 14 day challenge starts soon on Monday 5
December and Feel the Magic is a proud and grateful beneficiary of the
challenge. […]

Adam Blatch

23 Nov 2022

Volunteering can bring a ‘helper’s high’

Volunteering can bring meaning and purpose to your life. It can bring people
together by building communities and creating a better society. There is also
evidence that helping others triggers a response in your brain that can give you
a buzz sometimes known as the ‘helper’s high’. Without our caring and dedicated
helpful volunteers at […]

Isabella Simantov

23 Nov 2022

Good Blokes raising money for grieving kids

Building relationships with Good Blokes, giving to charity partners (like us),
and pounding the pavement to raise money to send grieving kids to camp. Now that
sounds like a bunch of Good Blokes! Our friends at Good Blokes Society are doing
the Ozwide Carbon Good Blokes Walk for 24, walking 24 hours for men’s health […]

Adam Blatch

16 Nov 2022

Kostecki/Russell and Geoff Booth Foundation raise $10,000 for Feel the Magic

Feel the Magic is immensely grateful to Erebus Motorsport’s Brodie Kostecki and
David Russell, who, as part of a pledge by The Geoff Booth Foundation, raised
$10,000 for Feel the Magic. The Geoff Booth Foundation pledged $10,000 for the
#99 to reach the Top Ten Shootout at the Bathurst 1000, where Kostecki qualified
the car […]

Adam Blatch

14 Oct 2022

Melissa Wu joins Feel the Magic as Ambassador and 1-in-20 Challenger

Australian Olympic and World Champion medalist Melissa Wu joins Feel the Magic
as Ambassador and takes on the 1-in-20 Challenge! Melissa has faced many
challenges throughout her life and career but none as tough as losing her
younger sister Kirsten. Melissa experienced bereavement after her sister died 8
years ago. Melissa said “it something that […]

Adam Blatch

15 Sep 2022

The 1-in-20 Challenge is back!

We’re inviting you to join our 1-in-20 Challenge this October – its just the
excuse to take a break, get active in the outdoors and support others in our
community. What Is The 1-in-20 Challenge? The challenge is to walk or run 120km
this October to help fund Camps for the 1 in 20 kids […]

Michelle Wright

13 Sep 2022

Resources for Grieving Children

Grief is often overwhelming and can be hard to process no matter your age, which
is why it’s natural to feel anxious and lost when trying to help your children
heal after the death of a loved one. You and your family aren’t alone in this
struggle as, sadly, 1 in 20 Australian kids experience […]

Adam Blatch

9 Sep 2022

How to support grieving kids after Father’s Day

Thank you to our incredible community for supporting our #LetsTalkFathersDay
movement. Many of you have valued reading our guide ‘5 Ways to Talk to a
Grieving Child on Father’s Day’. We hope this helps our wider community support
grieving kids through milestones and anniversaries like Father’s Day and
encourages more of us to show them […]

Michelle Wright

5 Sep 2022

Supporting Bereaved Siblings

Siblings are an important part of a child’s world and the relationship between
siblings is unique. Therefore, the way siblings grieve is unique too. Facing the
death of a sibling often presents a unique set of complex and emotional
challenges. Siblings often experience a range of conflicting feelings for each
other, and their relationship usually changes […]

Isabella Simantov

5 Sep 2022

Returning to school following the death of a loved one

Returning to school following a significant loss can bring up a range of
feelings and emotions for bereaved children. The absence of security from loved
ones is a common fear. On the other hand, some children may find that the return
to school feels like respite from the intensity of family grief. No matter how
[…]

Isabella Simantov

5 Sep 2022

5 Ways to Talk to a Grieving Child on Father’s Day

For many families in our community, Father’s Day can be a difficult milestone.
And for many others, they can struggle to know what to say to a grieving child.
Often, because they fear saying the wrong thing, or don’t even know what to say,
they say nothing at all. We want to change that and […]

Lucy Archinal-Hudson

23 Aug 2022

Bereavement due to a child’s death from cancer 

No parent or sibling is ever prepared for the death of a brother, sister or
child. No matter how expected or unexpected a child’s death from cancer is, each
person’s grieving process will be unique. Grief is a natural response to losing
someone and people express it differently. Some commonly experienced emotions
include sadness, numbness, […]

Isabella Simantov

17 Aug 2022

How to support a grieving child on Father’s Day

Father’s Day can be a difficult day for many children grieving the death of
their dad or a significant male in their life. For many others, they can
struggle to know what to say to a grieving child. From fear of saying the wrong
thing, they often say nothing at all, leaving the child feeling […]

Lucy Archinal-Hudson

15 Aug 2022

Challenges That Change Us

In a recent ‘Challenges That Change Us’ podcast, guests and Feel the Magic
founders James and Kristy Thomas, shared their experiences of loss, advice for
dealing with grief, how grief affected them in different ways and using the
analogy of seasons for understanding grief. “Grief has no time frame.” “Just be
there. You don’t have […]

Michelle Wright

11 Aug 2022

Supporting children and teens bereaved by suicide

The CEO of Feel the Magic, Adam Blatch, was recently interviewed on radio
station 2BS 95.1 FM. Adam talked about supporting children and teens bereaved by
suicide. Developmental stages and ages During the radio interview, Adam
addressed the importance of considering developmental stages and ages when
providing support to bereaved children. Grief is not the […]

Isabella Simantov

13 Jul 2022

Tips for Supporting Teenagers through Grief

The death of a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences a person can
go through, and it’s tragic that teenagers are faced with that pain.
Unfortunately, 1 in 20 Australian children will experience the death of a parent
before they turn 18 – many Australian teenagers will also experience the death
of […]

Adam Blatch

7 Jul 2022

7 Things to Consider While Helping Children Deal with Loss 

From telling a child about the death of a person close to them, to dealing with
their grief reactions, and finally helping them access support, there are so
many things to consider while helping children deal with the death of a loved
one. Whilst there are several considerations, they may vary depending on your
child’s developmental […]

Isabella Simantov

16 Jun 2022

Supporting your child through the changes brought by death

Each year in Australia, around 1 in 20 children will experience the death of a
parent or sibling prior to the age of 18*. Despite being so common, too many
bereaved children are not accessing the vital child support that they need to
grow into adulthood empowered with choice, opportunity, and personal resources.
Child support […]

Isabella Simantov

16 Jun 2022

How To Help A Grieving Child Or Adolescent

The key steps in knowing how to help a grieving child or adolescent is to
understand how they grieve, knowing what to expect during the grieving process,
and the development of strategies to manage different grief reactions. Children
grieve differently to adults Grief encompasses the psychological and
physiological responses a person experiences after the loss […]

Isabella Simantov

13 Jun 2022

Ambassador and celebrity boardroom challenger

If you’ve been following us on socials, you would have seen our newest
Ambassador Darren McMullen challenging it out on Celebrity Apprentice Australia.
Darren is not only a proud Ambassador but selected Feel the Magic has his
charity of choice for the battle in the boardroom. As a proud mental health
advocate, Darren noticed the […]

Michelle Wright

3 Jun 2022

Mental Health Minister backs ‘Let’s Talk Suicide’ camp

First of a kind ‘Let’s Talk Suicide’ camps Thanks to vital support from the NSW
Government and Minister for Mental Health, Regional Health and Women, Bronnie
Taylor, Feel the Magic can help more children grieving the suicide of their
parent or sibling. Let’s Talk Suicide camps, a first of their kind in Australia,
are offered […]

Michelle Wright

31 May 2022

The 8th Night of Magic

Jazz, generosity, friends, and magic filled the room at the 8th Night of Magic
last weekend. A sincere thanks to everyone there – your company and kindness
made it the most successful Night of Magic ever! The money raised will directly
support over 800 Feel the Magic Talk Time sessions – that is an outstanding […]

Michelle Wright

30 May 2022

Meet our newest Ambassador Darren McMullen

Feel the Magic is pleased to welcome Darren McMullen as a proud Ambassador. You
may recognise Darren from ‘The Voice Australia’, ‘House Husbands’ or ‘Sea
Change’. As a mental health advocate, Darren noticed the link between mental
health issues, suicide, and grief. We are thrilled to have Darren on board where
he will be volunteering […]

Michelle Wright

11 May 2022

National Volunteer Week

This year National Volunteer Week is held on the 16th – 22nd of May and is
Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering. Volunteering brings
people together, it builds communities, and creates a better society for
everyone. National Volunteer Week is a chance for us at Feel the Magic to
recognise the vital work of our […]

Isabella Simantov

11 May 2022

5 ways to help a child grieving a death by suicide

Use language that is age-appropriate and easily understandable It is important
to recognise that the death of a loved one is difficult for children and teens
to comprehend, although suicide is particularly confusing and very difficult to
understand. It is important to talk openly about suicide in an age-appropriate
manner and provide honest facts to […]

Isabella Simantov

4 May 2022

Childhood Bereavement Prevalence

Each year in Australia, around 1 in 20 children will experience the death of a
parent before age 18. To put this statistic into perspective, at least one child
in every school classroom is grieving the loss of a parent. Suicide is the
leading cause of death for individuals aged 15 to 49 years old […]

Isabella Simantov

6 Apr 2022

A fantastic documentary for our partner Erebus on Fox

AN EIGHT-PART documentary series following one of Supercars’ most popular teams,
Erebus Motorsport, will debut on Wednesday 2 March on Fox Sports.Access
All Areas: Erebus Motorsport was filmed across a remarkable two-year period
covering the 2020 and 2021 Supercars Championship seasons and goes places no
behind-the-scenes documentary has gone before.Access All Areas commences with
cameras embedded […]

Adam Blatch

3 Mar 2022

Supporting Grieving Kids through the Back-to-School transition

Transitions for children and adolescents who have experienced a loss can present
various challenges. Returning to school following a long school holiday can
bring up a range of feelings and emotions for all students. Some students might
be excited to return to school, whilst others might be apprehensive. In all the
chaos at the start […]

Isabella Simantov

31 Jan 2022

Can you help raise $100,000 by simply voting online?

Joey Essex is an English television personality that is currently featuring in
Channel Ten’s I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here. He has progressed to the
finale which is being aired on Channel Ten this Sunday night! Why Joey selected
Feel the Magic? When Joey was 10-years-old his mother died by suicide. Unable to
comprehend […]

Adam Blatch

28 Jan 2022

Shaw and Partners challenge Erebus for charity

Erebus Motorsport will have an extra incentive when they tackle Mount Panorama
this week, with Shaw and Partners Financial Services philanthropic arm throwing
down financial support to the team’s official charity partner.  Established in
2015, the Shaw and Partners Foundation was created with the goal to instil and
perpetuate real change in Australian society and […]

Adam Blatch

2 Dec 2021

Bereavement Programs for Families with Children

The death of a loved one is a painful yet unavoidable experience, and
bereavement can be physically and emotionally exhausting. When death occurs in a
family with children, it’s common to feel lonely or helpless. It’s important to
remember that you are not alone. Feel the Magic exists to help children and
families with their […]

Isabella Simantov

2 Dec 2021

How to Teach Children About Death

Death can be a difficult and uncomfortable topic to talk about no matter your
age. Unfortunately, death is an inevitable fact of life, so we do need to talk
about it and we do need to teach our children about it. The way to approach this
conversation will vary depending on your child’s age, you […]

Isabella Simantov

2 Dec 2021

Teenage Grieving Process

In order to best support your teenager, it is important to understand the
teenage grieving process. Teenagers who have lost a loved one will experience a
range of feelings, thoughts, physical reactions, and behaviours associated with
grief over the days, months, and years that follow the loss. What is the
grieving process? Grief refers to […]

Isabella Simantov

4 Nov 2021

The Tickell Family Story

In December 2017, Cody Tickell who at the time was aged 11, tragically lost his
older brother Blake in a horrific boating accident. Feeling isolated and alone,
Cody’s parents Darren and Simone decided to give ‘Camp Magic‘ a try to help
support Cody and themselves to come to terms  with their new normal. In October
[…]

Lucy Archinal-Hudson

2 Oct 2019

Scott Pye Joins Team Magic

Supercars Championship Driver Scott Pye, now a proud Ambassador for Feel the
Magic! Scott Pye is an Australian professional racing driver for Walkinshaw
Andretti United in the Virgin Supercars championship. Scott knows all too well
the devastation that grief and loss causes and is a classic example of how with
the right support and attitude, […]

Isabella Simantov

30 May 2019



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