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Each year in Australia 1,724 babies are stillborn, 700 die in the days or weeks after birth and it is estimated a further 103,688 pregnancies are lost to miscarriage. The death of a baby is an intensely painful and isolating experience. Our goal is to ensure that no bereaved parent feels alone after the death of a baby by providing trusted information and emotional support for bereaved parents by bereaved parents.

The death of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death is a life-altering experience whose shockwaves reverberate amongst the many communities that intersect with family life – entire neighbourhoods, schools, workplaces are affected by this tragedy. When bereaved families have their grief acknowledged and are provided with empathy and support, they are able to better cope with the challenges of adjusting to life without their baby. With 1 in 6 Australian women experiencing pregnancy or infant loss, the potential to positively impact the difficult journey thousands of women face by providing bereavement support and resources is significant.

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We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land in which our staff, Board and community work, live and visit. We pay our respects to the Elders of those many nations from past and present, recognising their continuing connection to land, waters and community.

We respect the knowledge and expertise of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with their strong culture and traditions whose hands have touched many babies birthed and children reared on this land, and acknowledge their experience of loss in many forms.

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Red Nose Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land in which our families, volunteers, staff, Board and committee members work, live and visit. We pay our respect to the elders of those many nations - past, present and emerging, recognising their continuing connection to the land waters and community.