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Callout to past volunteers

As part of our contingency planning for the COVID-19 pandemic, Sands are interested in hearing from previous volunteer parent supporters who may be able to assist us at this time.
Changes to funerals as a result of COVID-19

The Federal Government recently announced limits on public gatherings to help reduce the spread of Coronavirus. These restrictions apply to funerals and unfortunately may affect the way bereaved parents plan and conduct a ceremony for their baby who has died.
How Sands has prepared for COVID-19

Some of you reading this newsletter will already be experiencing significant impacts from this pandemic. We are thinking about you all and hoping for a quick return to normality. We've made some changes to help Sands through this challenging period, but we need your support.
Sands and Red Nose Update

As the days go on right now, the impact of COVID-19 on businesses and organisations is continuing to grow. We update you on what this means for Sands and Red Nose right now.

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Sands welcomes new leave provisions for stillbirth and newborn death

Sands welcome the federal government’s announcement that parents dealing with stillbirths and infant deaths will soon have access to 12 months unpaid parental leave under legislation flagged for later this year.
Miscarriage

Helping you understand the complex range of emotions you may experience during fertility treatment or after miscarriage or early pregnancy loss
Remembering Betty Birch

The members of the Sands Older Loss Group are sad to share the news that our long-term friend Betty Birch has passed away aged 96.
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Walks to Remember across Australia

Our sincere thanks for your support of our Walks to Remember, Wave of Light and Community events around Australia this October.
New funding for a national stillbirth awareness public health campaign

Sands Australia welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement today that they have awarded significant new funding to launch a national stillbirth awareness campaign.
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Support via email, Live Chat & Facebook
Stillbirth and newborn death

Support after the death of a baby through stillbirth or newborn death
Learn more about Sands' peer-to-peer model of support

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