Face to face and online peer Support Groups
Join other families who have experienced a loss similar to yours. You are not alone. We are here for you.
‘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
ACT
TFMR
Wednesday 17 August 6 pm
Stillbirth/Newborn Loss Group
Wednesday 21 September 2022 10 am
Register to attend support group - for ACT-specific groups
NSW
TFMR
Lilyfield
Monday 5 September 2022 6 pm
Stillbirth & Newborn Loss Group
Lilyfield
Monday 26 September 2022 6 pm
VIC
Reservoir
Tuesday 6 September 2022 7.30 pm
QLD
New Farm
Wednesday 14 September 2022 7 pm
WA
Kensington
Tuesday 20 September 2022 7 pm
Register to attend support group - for all other states
Online
Stillbirth & Newborn Loss Group
Tuesday 6 September 2022 7.30 pm VIC/NSW time
Men’s Online Group
Wednesday 7 September 2022 7 pm NSW/VIC time
TFMR Group
Tuesday 13 September 2022 7.30 pm NSW/VIC time
Wednesday 21 September 2022 7 pm NSW/VIC time
Pregnancy Loss
Thursday 8 September 2022 7 pm NSW/VIC time
SIDS/ SUDI
Tuesday 27 September 2022 7 pm NSW/VIC time
Pregnancy After Loss (PAL)
Wednesday 28 September 2022 7.30pm NSW/VIC time
Register to attend support group
We will send you the Zoom link prior to each online event.
Last reviewed: 6/2/23