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25.01.2022 Victorians who have experienced the loss of a baby in early pregnancy can now apply for a commemorative certificate from the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages. An early pregnancy loss is one that occurs before 20 weeks of gestation and is not formally registered as either a birth or a death. Janelle Moran, a bereaved mother and a staff member & former volunteer at Sands Australia , said the certificates would be a valuable acknowledgment to bereaved parents that their ...baby existed. "One of the most significant things that we hear at SANDS from bereaved parents is how difficult it is to have so few memories of a baby who was very real to them," she said. "That sense of acknowledgement is so important for any parent who has experienced pregnancy loss, to know that what happened to them was real and that the grief that they feel is normal." Apply online via the BDM website. - https://www.bdm.vic.gov.au//early-pregnancy-loss-commemora Also see related news article - https://www.abc.net.au//victoria-certificates-to/12886850 See more

22.01.2022 At Hope we want to acknowledge the grief of the families and friends who have lost a loved one to an overdose. Today is International Overdose Awareness Day, a global event held on 31 August each year and aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. It also acknowledges the grief felt by families and friends remembering those who have died as a result of drug overdose.

22.01.2022 I am so grateful I came across them and will never forget the kindness they showed me. They believe no one should feel alone in their grief, and I didn’t feel alone when I had the support of Hope Bereavement. Geelong Cemeteries Trust talks to Jo Betz about her grief journey, what helped and her grief journal. Jo donates 5% of sales to Hope and Wombat's Wish and Jo just deposited her first amount to Hope, and we couldn't be more grateful. Its this support across the region that allow us to survive. Thanks Jo. If you want to see her journal go to www.jobetz.com.au or to directly donate to Hope www.givenow.com.au/bpbp

21.01.2022 A reminder to complete our short survey regarding Hope Bereavement Support during COVID-19 As Hope have had to change their services over the last months, as we go forward, we want to know from you what additional supports we could put in place that may help. Thankyou for those that have completed the survey. ... https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HopeCovid

19.01.2022 The winter addition of the Voice of Hope (previously Snowflake) has been published. You can access it on our website https://www.bereavement.org.au/resources. This edition you will read a number of personal stories written by Jess Gabites. If you have any suggestions, ideas or want to add your voice to the next edition email [email protected]

18.01.2022 Freemasons Foundation of Victoria provides critical funding for Hope’s Support after Suicide program Hope Bereavement Care (Hope) would like to acknowledge and... thank the Freemasons Foundation of Victoria and the Freemasons of the Bellarine and Otway District, for their ongoing and generous support of our Support After Suicide (SAS) program. The Freemasons Foundation of Victoria has provided funding to ensure Hope’s Support after Suicide program continues for the rest of the year. To read more go to https://www.bereavement.org.au/events-and-news The Freemasons Foundation Freemasons of the Bellarine Otway District

16.01.2022 First Annual Ryan Gatgens Memorial Golf Day has had to change their dates a number times due to COVID-19 but are not giving up.. We at Hope are just so grateful to Daniel and the other organisers, Sponsors and the massive list of golf players for choosing us for your cause.

16.01.2022 Today is Grief Awareness Day. it can be helpful when we experience the death of a loved one or want to support someone bereaved that we understand the grief process. Grief is a natural response to loss. Grief can be expressed in many ways and it can affect every part of life; emotions, thoughts and behaviour, beliefs, physical health, sense of self and identity, and relationships with others. Grief has no set pattern. Everyone will experience grief differently. ... How you can help? - Understand the grief process - Reach out to someone grieving (we have provided you some tips from some of our participants, Bruce, Janet, Lisa and Catherine) - Donate to Hope Bereavement Care so we can provide free bereavement support and counselling so no-one is alone in grief. www.givenow.com.au/bpbp

15.01.2022 Thinking of you all this Father’s Day. We know this can be a difficult or bittersweet day for many, especially if we are grieving our dad or we are a dad grieving our child. So take care of yourself today and remember to reach out if you need support.

15.01.2022 Today is International Bereaved Father’s Day. Hope wants to acknowledge all those fathers that are missing their child today. We know that fatherhood does not end with the death of a child. We also know that fathers sometime grieve differently from their partners and the support they receive may differ. We talked to Bruce and Janet about their experience and Bruce’s story highlights some of the differences in the support offered. To read more about Bruce’s experience go to https://www.bereavement.org.au/about/client-stories

14.01.2022 If you wanted to be involved in the Voices of insight training now is the time. Link https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx

14.01.2022 Bereavement can feel isolating enough without social distancing As Hope have had to change their services over the last months, as we go forward, we want to know from you what additional supports we could put in place that may help. Please answer this quick survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HopeCovid

13.01.2022 Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Hope wants to acknowledge all of us bereaved by the death of a loved one to suicide. Today we encourage you to show your support and light a candle at 8pm... - to remember a lost loved one - to support someone grieving after suicide - for the survivors of suicide. See more

13.01.2022 It's a strange world where we can't always get out into community and have a yarn with our mob! So our mental health team thought they would send a hello and i...ntroduce some new faces who have recently joined us. If you or someone you know is struggling in lockdown, reach out to our team for help. Call Wathaurong on 5277 0044 for any help you need. Here are some other useful numbers if you're struggling with mental health: Yarning SafenStrong: 1800 959 563 (24/7 service) Dardi Munwarro’s Brother to Brother: 1800 435 799 (men only 24/7 service) Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 (for kids aged 5-25) eHeadspace: 1800 650 890 (for kids aged 12-25) Mental Health Triage: 1300 094 187 (24 hours)

11.01.2022 Good Grief: information and knowledge through lived experience. A series of advice for those supporting people who are bereaved. We thank the Geelong Community Foundation for funding this project. To read more go to: https:/ https://www.bereavement.org.au/about/client-stories

11.01.2022 RESEARCH: bereaved young people. What is the best help for bereaved adolescents? Researchers at the University of Melbourne are looking for adolescents (Aged 16+), parents/guardians https://lnkd.in/dq-zBTU and clinicians https://lnkd.in/dbWj6UG to take part in an online study to help understand the best way to help bereaved adolescents.

10.01.2022 We recently received a donation of teddy bears for our Treasured Babies Program. Angus, who is 8 years old, made and sold beautiful Christmas tags. With the money he raised over $300! the teddies were bought, in memory of his brother Oscar who died in 2011. We attach a label to the bears that shows they are from one bereaved family to another. Thank you Angus for your thoughtful and special effort. See Angus explain his project in the video below.

09.01.2022 Thanks to Social Club of Services Australia (Centrelink) Geelong Smart Centre for choosing Hope Bereavement Care as their selected Charity. Nikki Hepburn nominated us and we thank all staff who have chosen to support us. Its these gestures from the Geelong Community that allow us to ensure no-one is alone in grief.

08.01.2022 Hope is proud to partner with SPAN to ensure that this year, we can still participate in the SPAN Suicide Awareness Walk. If you are interested, show you are going on the event or share this tile. *edit... for those who asked details of setting up a crowd raiser for Hope go to https://www.givenow.com.au/bpbp

08.01.2022 The Geelong Community Foundation have been asking the Geelong Community RUOK? for years. They are one of the wonderful organisations that have provided funding to Hope so we can continue our work in making sure that no-one is alone in grief. Thankyou.

07.01.2022 Are you ok? For some of us missing loved ones, the effects of isolation and social distancing have never felt harder. Please touch base with someone you love today.

06.01.2022 Help improve grief support options for Aussie Dads. We are inviting fathers who have experienced a stillbirth or death of their newborn baby within the last 5 y...ears to join our research study to help develop a new online grief support program. Join the conversation here: https://uniofqueensland.syd1.qualtrics.com//SV_6h62jJvP1ZB #StillbirthCRE #DadsGrieveToo

02.01.2022 Our partners at The Compassionate Friends Victoria Inc. have a new services - Sibling Online Chat Service We understand that opening your heart to grief is a lot easier to do when surrounded by a supportive, community of friends people, who through their own lived experience understand what you are going through and are equipped to help. The principle behind this new service is that bereaved young people access the support they need when it suits them via the ease of their... mobile phone, to help them understand and manage their grief. Seeking support early in youth is often helpful rather than later in life when unresolved grief issues may become more complex. You can learn more about this new service here http://siblingsupport.tcfv.org.au/

01.01.2022 Victoria’s first road trauma memorial has been officially unveiled on the Geelong Waterfront. A peaceful place for remembering A partnership of Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and City of Greater Geelong, with support from Road Trauma Support Services Victoria and Uniting Church Victoria & Tasmania.