New resource for dads who’ve lost a baby or child launched with video series featuring footballer Rory Sloane, musician Paul Field, Red Nose Chairman Craig Heatley and more Read more
Janelle and Kate had already been friends for three years when Janelle went into premature labour when pregnant with her beautiful Max. "Aside from my partner and our midwife, Kate is the only person who ever met Max. As the years pass (it will be ten years this November) I take great comfort from the fact that I don’t have to carry his memory alone" Read more
Edwina's beautiful boy Sebby died from a rare genetic condition at 10 months old. She is now one of our peer support workers and mother of two delightful rainbow babies. She has been kind enough to share her experience of moving forward through the grief Read more
We are pleased to launch today a new community membership program from Sands and Red Nose. Read more
We are delighted to share with you that the beautiful memorial mural at the Todd Fremantle memorial centre has been extended. Read more
Pillars of Strength to Join Red Nose (and Sands) Increasing Bereavement Services for Fathers Read more
In 2020 Naomi and Jay lost their firstborn Esti at 25 weeks. They were a low risk, young couple and were locked into having a healthy child in their minds. It was such a shock when their doctor told them that they should have a 'pessimistic outlook moving forward.' Read more
Debbie and Carol met through Red Nose (Sids & Kids at the time) over 20 years ago and have remained good friends ever since. They both spent a lot of those years volunteering and fundraising for Red Nose. Debbie was a peer support volunteer for over 15 years and her and Carol also use to organise an annual dinner for Red Nose families to come together. Read more
Meagan and Marion met each other through Sands in the early 2000s. Their friendship has only grown and solidified through the years. Read more
We welcome the announcement by the Federal Government of the intention to introduce legislation that includes two days bereavement leave for both partners in loss of a pregnancy before 20 weeks. This policy will apply to all workers being employed under the Fair Work Act. Read more
We welcome the announcement by the NSW State Government today that public sector staff who suffer a miscarriage or stillbirth will receive five days of paid bereavement leave on top of their standard leave entitlements. This is a step in the right direction. Read more
Red Nose’s Treasured Babies Program is run by dedicated group of hardworking volunteers, who aim to support bereaved parents with gifts of handmade clothing, Angel (burial) boxes. Read more
Red Nose Chairperson Craig Heatley is pleased to present our new Community Advisory Committee. Read more
The Sands Australia Facebook page is now back on online after being restored by Facebook overnight. Read more
The results of Jean Hailes’ annual National Women’s Health Survey have revealed the need for greater support after pregnancy loss. Read more
We are pleased to announce that from today, Red Nose and peer support organisation Sands Australia will be merging operations, coming together under one roof. Read more
Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria, working with Sands, have produced a special memorial certificate by which Victorian parents can remember their babies lost before 20 weeks gestation. Read more
Our CEO Jackie Mead joined Dr Bronwyn Leigh and 'Misunderstandings of Miscarriage' documentary-maker Tahyna McManus on ABC Radio's Sunday Extra program recently. Read more
Despite the challenges of 2020, this year's Walks to Remember across Australia once again brought families together (although in some new ways!) to honour and remember their babies and find support in their grieving journeys. Read more
This Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day Victoria and Danny share their story to help highlight how many families' grief has been impacted by COVID-19. Read more
Sands' families are warmly invited to attend the Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day Service in the King Edward Memorial Hospital Memorial Garden (WA). Read more
Sands staff and volunteers in Brisbane were pleased to host a recent meeting at Sands House with the Queensland Assistant Minister for Health, Ms Nikki Boyd. Read more
Increased funding for services for dads following pregnancy and infant loss is a key talking point this Father's Day. At Sands we believe peer support can play a key role in supporting bereaved dads. Read more
Researchers at the Centre of Research Excellence in Stillbirth are designing a resource to aid decision making after stillbirth and newborn death, and are seeking the perspectives of parents to assist in the design of this resource. Read more