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Older Loss

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.
A holiday message from the CEO

We thank you for entrusting us with your heartbreak, and letting us assist you on your journey of grief this year.
Our reading list for bereaved parents and children

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.
Here's what you had to say - Advice to families experiencing their first holiday season after loss

We asked you for advice for other bereaved families this holiday season. Here's what you had to say.

Older Loss

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.
Dear Parent: A video about Autopsy
Talking to parents about autopsy for stillborn babies

This video will help health professionals support parents of stillborn babies to make an informed decision about whether they want an autopsy of their baby
Hospital to Home

Hospital to Home is a program funded by the federal government and designed to support bereaved parents following stillbirth and newborn death.