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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.

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Miscarriage

Helping you understand the complex range of emotions you may experience during fertility treatment or after miscarriage or early pregnancy loss
24/7 phone support - 1300 308 307

1300 308 307 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days a year We're here for you.
In Person & Online Group Support

Join other families who have experienced a loss similar to yours. You are not alone. We are here for you.
Learn more about Sands' peer-to-peer model of support
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month 2021

“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
Stillbirth and newborn death

Support after the death of a baby through stillbirth or newborn death
Online support

Support via Live Chat, email & Facebook
Fact sheets

Fact sheets for your hospital or health care organisation
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.
Sands is a volunteer-based organisation providing individualised care from one bereaved parent to another, giving them support and hope for the future, following the death of a baby.

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World Kindness Day