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Volunteer Information Session

Have you made volunteering one of your new year's resolutions? We have many opportunities coming up around Australia for interested volunteers across our peer support services or as part of our community engagement team.
National Women's Health Survey reveals lack of support around pregnancy loss

The results of Jean Hailes’ annual National Women’s Health Survey have revealed the need for greater support after pregnancy loss.
You’re invited to join our community advisory committee

We are looking for particularly engaged and experienced members of the Sands and Red Nose community to represent the voice of bereaved parents as members of a new Community Advisory Committee.
Red Nose and Sands merge to support more families together

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.

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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.
Advocating for increased services for Dads

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.
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.
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You’re invited to join our community advisory committee

We are looking for particularly engaged and experienced members of the Sands and Red Nose community to represent the voice of bereaved parents as members of a new Community Advisory Committee.
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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Red Nose Day – A Chance to Remember

Our CEO, Jackie Mead, on what Red Nose Day means for the Sands community this year.

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World Kindness Day

COVID-19 Support Appeal

Help Sands support bereaved parents during COVID-19 text HOPE to 0400 858 858 Read more