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In loving memory of Thomas
I fell pregnant with Thomas after one try learning of my pregnancy two days before I was to start a new job. It was a surprise and massive shock. I always told him he had inconvenient timing. I was so...
Fathers of Loss Support Series: Tim’s story
Fathers of Loss Support Series: Meet Tim, dad of Phoebe. Tim is the father of four children. His second child Phoebe, was stillborn 39 weeks
Fathers of Loss Support Series: Paul’s story
Fathers of Loss Support Series: Meet Paul, loving father of five children. His second child, Bernadette, died from SIDS in 1988 at just seven and a half months old. Paul is a Musician, best know...
Fathers of Loss Support Series: Craig’s story
Fathers of Loss Support Series: Meet Craig Heatley, dedicated father of five children and Chairperson of Red Nose. Sadly, his eldest, Charlotte was stillborn at 35 weeks, and then son Cameron died...
Fathers of Loss Support Story: Craig Christie’s story
Father of Loss Support Series: Meet Craig, adoring father of four children, his youngest, Sarah was born still at 24 weeks. Craig is also a keen cyclist who participates in Sydney2CAMberra, prov...
Navigating Red Nose Day
Red Nose Day is a special day on our calendar. It’s where we get silly for a serious cause. We talk openly and publicly about babies and children who have died way too early and talk about preventio...
A Mother’s Health After a Stillbirth or Neonatal Death
Physical Wellbeing After the birth of a stillborn baby or a baby who has died in the neonatal period, the physical needs of many women become overshadowed by the death of the baby.
The Funeral - Be Led By Your Heart, Not By Time
In most cases, time is an issue. If your feeling is to bury your child tomorrow, pursue that instinct, but if you feel you need more time – even two weeks more – this is not unreasonable. You may ...
A Guide for Family and Friends
Death is a difficult subject and sometimes it is hard to know what to say or do to someone whose child has died. But don’t let your own sense of helplessness keep you away. Silence and distance can ...
Other Family Members and Friends
It is inevitable that your relationships with other family members will be tested. People will respond in different ways and may not understand how to best help you or to help themselves, especially i...