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Processing grief can be a significant challenge to those directly experiencing loss and those around them. While no single text can offer a simple answer, we reached out to our followers and families who we have supported and below you will find the books many of them have found helpful. Read more
Our pioneering Hospital to Home support program, received $4.2 million to continue running for four years. Read more
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
In the late 1990’s an Older Loss group was established by Sands Victoria to bring together the parents of babies who died prior to the early 1980’s, when hospitals took stillborn babies, and those who died as a newborn, away and buried unknown locations. Parents were not able to see or hold their babies. Read more
We thank you for entrusting us with your heartbreak, and letting us assist you on your journey of grief this year. Read more
We asked you for advice for other bereaved families this holiday season. Here's what you had to say. Read more
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As part of our commitment to giving a voice to bereaved families, we are excited to be partnering with SMS4dads to launch a new message set for those dads who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss. Read more
We never found out the gender of my baby as I only had our little one in my womb for 9 weeks but in my heart I feel she was a girl. My niece called her Peanut. Read more
Our offices are now closed and will reopen on 10 January. Our 24/7 Support Line remains available on 1300 308 307 Read more
Jackie Mead bids Red Nose including Sands farewell. Read more
At about 36 weeks’ pregnancy, Brisbane couple Holly and Josh gave birth to their firstborn son, Bluey. He was perfect in every way, but he was stillborn. Read more
“What would they have sounded like?” “Why does nobody call on their anniversary?” Parents share pain of silence in lead up to Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month 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
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
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
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