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 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
Wednesday 23 April - 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm
Wednesday 28 May - 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm
VIC
Hawthorn In Person General Support Group - Open to all Losses
Tuesday 8 April - 7.15 pm - 9.15 pm
Tuesday 13 May - 7.15 pm - 9.15 pm
Melbourne In Person Creating Memories Support Group
TBA
Melbourne In Person Grandparents Group
Tuesday 19 March - 11.00 am - 12.30 pm
Wednesday 23 April - 11.00 am - 12.30 pm
Wednesday 21 May - 11.00 am - 12.30 pm
QLD
Brisbane In Person Support Group (open to all losses)
Wednesday 9 April - 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm
Wednesday 14 May - 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm
Gold Coast In Person Support Group (open to all losses)
Tuesday 7 April - 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm
Tuesday 5 May - 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm
WA
Perth In Person Support Group (open to all losses)
Tuesday 18 March - 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm
Tuesday 15 April - 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm
Tuesday 20 May - 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.
Melbourne Online Hope and Healing Group
Monday 31 March - 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm
Monday 5 May - 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm
Stillbirth Online Support Group
Tuesday 1 April - 7.00 pm - 9:00 pm (AEDT)
Tuesday 6 May - 7.00 pm - 9:00 pm (AEDT)
Bereaved Dad’s Support Group
Wednesday 2 April - 7.00 pm - 9:00 pm (AEDT)
Wednesday 7 May - 7.00 pm - 9:00 pm (AEDT)
Pregnancy Loss Online Support Group
Thursday 10 April - 7.00 pm- 9:00 pm (AEDT)
Thursday 8 May - 7.00 pm- 9:00 pm (AEDT)
Termination for Medical Reasons Online Support Group
Wednesday 26 March - 7.00 pm- 9:00 pm (AEDT)
Monday 14 April - 7.00 pm- 9:00 pm (AEDT)
Tuesday 23 April - 7.00 pm- 9:00 pm (AEDT)
Monday 12 May - 7.00 pm- 9:00 pm (AEDT)
Wednesday 28 May - 7.00 pm- 9:00 pm (AEDT)
Newborn & Infant Loss, SIDS & SUDI Online Support Group
Tuesday 18 March - 7.00 pm- 9:00 pm (AEDT)
Tuesday 15 April - 7.00 pm- 9:00 pm (AEDT)
Tuesday 20 May - 7.00 pm- 9:00 pm (AEDT)
Pregnancy after Loss (PAL) Online Support Group
Wednesday 16 April - 7.00 pm- 9:00 pm (AEDT)
Wednesday 21 May - 7.00 pm- 9:00 pm (AEDT)
Last reviewed: 2/4/25