In Person & Online Group Support
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
NSW
Sydney Hope and Healing Support Group - TBA
Please register here to attend: peersupport@rednose.org.au
Newcastle General Support Group - Open to all losses - TBA - held at Red Nose Office Hunter Region.
Please register here to attend: peersupport@rednose.org.au
VIC
Hawthorn General Support Group - Open to all Losses
Tuesday 9 April 7.15 pm - 9.15 pm at Red Nose Office Hawthorn.
Please register here to attend.
Melbourne Grandparents Group
17 April - 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Please register here to attend: peersupport@rednose.org.au
Melbourne Creating Memories Support Group
Thursday 18 April - 10.00 am - 2.00 pm at VSK.
Please register here to attend: peersupport@rednose.org.au
QLD
General Support Group (open to all losses) - Wednesday 10 April - 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm New Farm.
Please register here to attend.
WA
General Support Group (open to all losses)
Tuesday 21 May - 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm Red Nose Office Kensington
Register to attend support group
Online
Register to attend an online support group
We will send you the Zoom link prior to each online event.
Melbourne 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 Group
Wednesday 3 April - 7.00 pm - 9:00 pm (AEDT)
Stillbirth Support Group
Tuesday 2 April - 7.00 pm - 9:00 pm (AEDT)
Pregnancy Loss
Thursday 11 April - 7.00 pm- 9:00 pm (AEDT)
TFMR Group
Wednesday 9 April - 7.00 pm- 9:00 pm (AEDT)
Wednesday 24 April - 7.00 pm- 9:00 pm (AEDT)
Newborn & Infant Loss, SIDS & SUDI Group
Tuesday 16 April - 7.00 pm- 9:00 pm (AEDT)
Pregnancy after Loss (PAL)
Wednesday 17 April - 8.00 pm- 10:00 pm (AEDT)
Last reviewed: 27/4/24