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 Support Groups
For details regarding the location of these groups or to register, please email peersupport@rednose.org.au
NSW
Sydney In Person Hope and Healing Support Group
Currently on hold
Newcastle In Person General Support Group - Open to all losses
Wednesday 23 July - 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm
Wednesday 27 August - 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm
Wednesday 24 September - 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm
VIC
Hawthorn In Person General Support Group - Open to all Losses
Tuesday 7 July - 7.15 pm - 9.15 pm
Tuesday 12 August - 7.15 pm - 9.15 pm
Tuesday 9 September - 7.15 pm - 9.15 pm
Melbourne In Person Grandparents Group
Wednesday 30 July - 11.00 am - 12.30 pm
Wednesday 20 August - 11.00 am - 12.30 pm
Wednesday 17 September - 11.00 am - 12.30 pm
QLD
Brisbane In Person Support Group (open to all losses)
Wednesday 13 August - 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm
Wednesday 10 September - 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm
Gold Coast In Person Support Group (open to all losses)
Tuesday 4 August - 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm
Tuesday 1 September - 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm
Bereaved Dads Brisbane In-Person Support Group
Tuesday 15 July - 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm
Tuesday 15 July - 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm
Tuesday 15 July - 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm
WA
Perth In Person Support Group (open to all losses)
Tuesday 20 May - 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm
Tuesday 15 July - 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm
Tuesday 19 August - 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm
Tuesday 16 September - 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm
Online Support Groups
Register here to attend an online support group
We will send you the Zoom link prior to each online event.
Online Hope and Healing Group
Monday 5 August - 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm (AEST)
Monday 1 September - 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm (AEST)
Stillbirth Online Support Group
Tuesday 5 August - 7.00 pm - 9:00 pm (AEST)
Tuesday 2 September - 7.00 pm - 9:00 pm (AEST)
Bereaved Dad’s Support Group
Wednesday 6 August - 7.00 pm - 9:00 pm (AEST)
Wednesday 3 September - 7.00 pm - 9:00 pm (AEST)
Pregnancy Loss Online Support Group
Thursday 10 July - 7.00 pm- 9:00 pm (AEST)
Thursday 14 August - 7.00 pm- 9:00 pm (AEST)
Thursday 11 September - 7.00 pm- 9:00 pm (AEST)
Termination for Medical Reasons Online Support Group
Monday 14 July - 7.00 pm- 9:00 pm (AEST)
Wednesday 23 July - 7.00 pm- 9:00 pm (AEST)
Monday 11 August - 7.00 pm- 9:00 pm (AEST)
Wednesday 27 August - 7.00 pm- 9:00 pm (AEST)
Monday 8 September - 7.00 pm- 9:00 pm (AEST)
Wednesday 24 September - 7.00 pm- 9:00 pm (AEST)
Newborn & Infant Loss, SIDS & SUDI Online Support Group
Tuesday 15 July - 7.00 pm- 9:00 pm (AEST)
Tuesday 19 August - 7.00 pm- 9:00 pm (AEST)
Tuesday 16 September - 7.00 pm- 9:00 pm (AEST)
Pregnancy after Loss (PAL) Online Support Group
Wednesday 16 July - 7.00 pm- 9:00 pm (AEST)
Wednesday 20 August - 7.00 pm- 9:00 pm (AEST)
Wednesday 24 September - 7.00 pm- 9:00 pm (AEST)
Last reviewed: 11/7/25