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‘I think from the moment I went to my first support meeting, things began to look up. I am now always referring people to Sands, knowing how much of a difference the group has made to me.’ – Tanya

We are so sad that you have reason to enquire about or register for one of our online support groups. We hope that you will find a welcoming, safe space to experience support and connectedness within our community of bereaved parents who have also experienced the heartbreak of a baby or young child dying, a baby being stillborn, a pregnancy loss or medically advised termination.

Our groups are held on a monthly basis and are up to two hours in duration. Our support groups are co-facilitated by two (wherever possible) specially trained peer supporter volunteers, counsellors, peer support team members or a mixture of any of these. We cannot comment on any medical issues raised by bereaved parents.

Online support group guidelines

In Person support group guidelines

Upcoming support meetings

In Person Support Groups

For details regarding the location of these groups or to register, please email peersupportgroups@rednose.org.au

NSW

Sydney In Person Hope and Healing Support Group

Tuesday 28 May 7.15 pm - 9.15 pm

Please register here to attend: peersupport@rednose.org.au

Newcastle In Person General Support Group - Open to all losses

TBA

Please register here to attend: peersupport@rednose.org.au

VIC

Hawthorn In Person General Support Group - Open to all Losses

Tuesday 14 May 7.15 pm - 9.15 pm

Please register here to attend.

Melbourne In Person Grandparents Group

15 May - 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Please register here to attend: peersupport@rednose.org.au

Melbourne In Person Creating Memories Support Group

Thursday 20 June - 10.00 am - 2.00 pm

Please register here to attend: peersupport@rednose.org.au

QLD

Brisbane In Person Support Group (open to all losses)

Wednesday 10 May - 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm New Farm.

Please register here to attend.

WA

Perth In Person Support Group (open to all losses)

Tuesday 21 May - 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm

Register to attend support group

Online Support Groups

Register to attend an online support group

We will send you the Zoom link prior to each online event.

Melbourne Online Hope and Healing Group

Monday 6 May - 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm - Online

Please register here to attend: peersupport@rednose.org.au

Men’s Online Support Group

Wednesday 3 May - 7.00 pm - 9:00 pm (AEDT)

Stillbirth Online Support Group

Tuesday 7 May - 7.00 pm - 9:00 pm (AEDT)

Pregnancy Loss Online Support Group

Thursday 9 May - 7.00 pm- 9:00 pm (AEDT)

Termination for Medical Reasons Online Support Group

Wednesday 14 May - 7.00 pm- 9:00 pm (AEDT)

Wednesday 22 May - 7.00 pm- 9:00 pm (AEDT)

Newborn & Infant Loss, SIDS & SUDI Online Support Group

Tuesday 21 May - 7.00 pm- 9:00 pm (AEDT)

Pregnancy after Loss (PAL) Online Support Group

Wednesday 15 May - 8.00 pm- 10:00 pm (AEDT)

Last reviewed: 7/5/24