Danielle and Kyle Jenkins reveal how they supported each other through their marriage after the devastation of losing their first child Aryton to stillbirth.. Read more
Whatever way you choose to fundraise for Sands, you are making a difference in your own unique way that reflects who you are and how you want to remember your baby. Read more
Tanya Vassos said her three miscarriages opened her eyes to a whole new world of heartbreak. Read more
Many parents have no idea where to turn when planning a funeral for their beloved baby. Bereaved parents have shared their funeral recommendations with us, which we've listed here for you by state. Read more
If you've experienced a pregnancy loss prior to 20 weeks gestation, you may be eligible for a commemorative certificate recognising your loss from your state department of births, deaths and marriages. Read more
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Downloadable resources for our 2020 Walk to Remember Events Read more
No father expects his baby to die, and when the unthinkable does happen, a father's grief can often feel overlooked. This is a very challenging time for you, but you are not alone. There are many sources of support available for dads like you. Read more
Sands Outreach Bereavement workers explain how they can support you at this difficult time. Read more
With the spread of the Covid-19 virus and our commitment to prioritising the safety of all bereaved parents, volunteers and staff within the Sands community, please note some of our face-to-face group meetings are currently taking place online. Read more
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic we've had to make some important changes to the way bereaved parents can access our support services at this time. Read more
A survey of bereaved parent experiences of support and resources following pregnancy and infant loss Read more
Tricia and Steve lost their twin sons Andrew and Jarrod at 30 weeks in 1989, with both boys only living a few hours each. Read more
Sands Australia is committed to the highest standards of care and conduct, maintaining community confidence and promoting a culture of honest and ethical behaviour, corporate compliance and good corporate governance which is supported by policies and procedures that comply with relevant Standards. Read more
Information for Sands community about Red Nose and Sands joining Read more
Your gift is one that will truly keep on giving as all donations will help Sands deliver our peer support services to parents who are grieving the loss of a much-wanted pregnancy or dearly loved baby. Read more
Grief support for men, fathers, grandfathers following pregnancy and infant loss, through miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death. Read more
Sadly, very soon after seeing two healthy heartbeats, Anne suffered a miscarriage, claiming the lives of the two babies who would have grown to call her 'Mum'. After 12 harrowing years of IVF and another 17 failed embryo transfers, Anne never fell pregnant again. Read more
Pregnancy loss has been a repeated trauma that has cost this couple the life of their otherwise healthy newborn son as well as three subsequent first trimester pregnancies. Read more
Like most expectant parents, at the beginning of our journey toward parenthood we were blissfully unaware of the road ahead and how things can go wrong and keep going wrong. Read more