Referrals

Health professionals can refer a client/patient to Sands for bereavement support and information at any time.

Our national support services team will contact the parent within 24 hours of receiving the referral.

For immediate support, parents can contact our 24 hour national support line on 1300 072 637.

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Callout to past volunteers

As part of our contingency planning for the COVID-19 pandemic, Sands are interested in hearing from previous volunteer parent supporters who may be able to assist us at this time.
Changes to funerals as a result of COVID-19

The Federal Government recently announced limits on public gatherings to help reduce the spread of Coronavirus. These restrictions apply to funerals and unfortunately may affect the way bereaved parents plan and conduct a ceremony for their baby who has died.
How Sands has prepared for COVID-19

Some of you reading this newsletter will already be experiencing significant impacts from this pandemic. We are thinking about you all and hoping for a quick return to normality. We've made some changes to help Sands through this challenging period, but we need your support.
Sands and Red Nose Update

As the days go on right now, the impact of COVID-19 on businesses and organisations is continuing to grow. We update you on what this means for Sands and Red Nose right now.

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Workplace In-Services

Sands provides one-hour information sessions in your hospital, clinic, university or funeral home.
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Bereavement care

Sands Australian Principles of Bereavement Care for health professionals