In Person & Online Group Support

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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 peersupportgroups@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

Tuesday 25 September 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm

Wednesday 30 October 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm

Wednesday 20 November 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm

Register here to attend

VIC

Hawthorn In Person General Support Group - Open to all Losses

Tuesday 8 October 7.15 pm - 9.15 pm

Tuesday 12 November 7.15 pm - 9.15 pm

Register here to attend

Melbourne In Person Creating Memories Support Group

Thursday 17 October - 10.00 am - 2.00 pm

Thursday 5 December - 10.00 am - 2.00 pm

Register here to attend

Melbourne In Person Grandparents Group

Wednesday 16 October - 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Wednesday 20 November - 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Register here to attend

QLD

Brisbane In Person Support Group (open to all losses)

Wednesday 9 October - 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm

Wednesday 13 November - 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm

Register here to attend

WA

Perth In Person Support Group (open to all losses)

Tuesday 15 October - 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm

Tuesday 19 November - 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm

Register here to attend


Online Support Groups

Register here 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 7 October - 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm - Online

Monday 11 November - 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm - Online

Stillbirth Online Support Group

Tuesday 5 October - 7.00 pm - 9:00 pm (AEDT)

Tuesday 5 November - 7.00 pm - 9:00 pm (AEDT)

Men’s Online Support Group

Wednesday 2 October - 7.00 pm - 9:00 pm (AEDT)

Wednesday 6 November - 7.00 pm - 9:00 pm (AEDT)

Pregnancy Loss Online Support Group

Thursday 10 October - 7.00 pm- 9:00 pm (AEDT)

Thursday 20 November - 7.00 pm- 9:00 pm (AEDT)

Termination for Medical Reasons Online Support Group

Wednesday 25 September - 7.00 pm- 9:00 pm (AEDT)

Monday 14 October - 7.00 pm- 9:00 pm (AEDT)

Wednesday 23 October - 7.00 pm- 9:00 pm (AEDT)

Monday 11 November - 7.00 pm- 9:00 pm (AEDT)

Wednesday 27 November - 7.00 pm- 9:00 pm (AEDT)

Newborn & Infant Loss, SIDS & SUDI Online Support Group

Tuesday 15 October - 7.00 pm- 9:00 pm (AEDT)

Tuesday 19 November - 7.00 pm- 9:00 pm (AEDT)

Pregnancy after Loss (PAL) Online Support Group

Wednesday 16 October - 8.00 pm- 10:00 pm (AEDT)

Wednesday 20 November - 8.00 pm- 10:00 pm (AEDT)


Last reviewed: 5/10/24