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Life's Little Treasures Foundation

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25.01.2022 Guess how much these Dads are loved? Here's two lucky winners of our Father's Day competition enjoying some quality reading time their prize, 'Guess How Much I Love You'; Charlotte, ex 31 weeker who will be 2 tomorrow reading with her dad Paul and Felicia ex 32 weeker now 3 with her daddy reading together. Congratulations! We hope you will love this book that is cherished around the world. Sadly author, Sam McBratney passed away last week. He'll be greatly missed but he has left a wonderful legacy for families everywhere with this very special story. #lltf #lifeslittletreasuresfoundation #prematurebaby #premmie #premmiebaby #nicu #niculife #nicujourney #nicuparent #specialcarenursery #bornearly #charity #familieshelpingfamilies #helpingpremfamilies #readingmatters #premdads #guesshowmuchiloveyoubook

25.01.2022 ON TODAY! Are you a parent in NICU or Special Care? . Don't forget our NICU Connections online facebook live chat is on from 11am-1pm AEST. . If you haven't joined up, there's still time...... Find us at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LLTFNICUConnections . We'd like to thank Medela Australia for supporting this initiative. Their support means we can keep our community connected through these unprecedented times when its more important that ever to be surrounded by people who understand and care what you're going through. . Bring your device, a cuppa and settle down in a comfy seat (or cot side) and join us to catch up, check in and explore some great topics that are relevant to your needs. We hope you'll join us. . Karen, Maggie, Sally, & Nerissa, Life's Little Treasures Foundation Peer Support team. See more

22.01.2022 Sharing from OurLittlepreemie a great reminder on how to use 'Hand Hug 'your baby in NICU to comfort them.

22.01.2022 Today is International Day of Older Persons. We'd like to thank all of our incredible volunteers who give up their spare time to help us by sewing and knitting gifts for families, packing parcels and for being all round legends sharing their experience and advice. We look forward to being able to see you all again when things open up. In the meantime, take care and thank you for all you do. We can't forget the grand parents too who are on this journey with us for their lov...e and support. We are thinking of those who are unable to currently be with their families and we look forward to a time when families can all be together once more. Tag someone you miss.

21.01.2022 The team, including lots of lovely volunteer families have been chatting on radio about Walk for Prems and why it's so important to support our annual fundraiser this year. Check out Karin on Community Conversations today. Details below...

18.01.2022 Stillborn baby payments are to be streamlined after years of inconsistency. Finally, parents of stillborn babies will have access to new bereavement payments under changes to support for families dealing with the personal, social and financial impacts after the loss of a child.The government will commit $7.6 million in next week's federal budget to ensure that all families who experience a stillbirth or the death of a child under 12 months of age receive $3606 in support payments. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3cQJZrr

17.01.2022 Congratulations to the Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) who are celebrating a big milestone this month turning one! Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/36meYdF Shared from starweekly.com.au

16.01.2022 We are hiring.. CEO | Life’s Little Treasures Foundation Founded in 2005 Life’s Little Treasures (LLTF) is a well-established, Not for Profit charity organisation that has achieved significant milestones, influencing substantial change in the care for premature babies. ... This is a unique opportunity for a talented leader to now leverage this success and lead the organisation to drive further change and provide quality services to its members to enhance their own business performance. LLTF are currently seeking an energetic CEO to take their thriving business as unusual organisation to the next level. This is an opportunity to grow LLTF’s influence and develop and deliver truly innovative fundraising approaches. Key responsibilities include: - Develop, adjust and execute the strategic plan in conjunction with the Board to enable the Life’s little Treasures to achieve its objectives - Revenue generation: Oversee the revenue generation program, including fundraising activities and other revenue streams, from planning to implementation to evaluation. - Partnerships & collaborations: Engage and align with partner organisations to achieve the strategic goals of the Foundation. Represent the Foundation as a key ambassador networking widely with partner, patient and supporter groups to establish and build on strategic relationships. - Leadership: Provide leadership and mentoring to small group of employees and volunteers. The new CEO has: - a proven track record in either raising revenue, health or enabling research across the world - cares about our cause - has a can-do attitude and knows how to get things done - is not afraid to take risks and innovate - will bring good strong energy to the team - has technical fluency and is interested in making the most of emerging technology - is professional, creative, organised and efficient - understands and respects the boundaries of the organisation (compliance etc.) but is also comfortable expanding them. This role offers the opportunity to: - Work 4 days per week with flexibility with workdays/hours based in Melbourne - embrace the breadth of role and the space to do your thing and try your big ideas - be part of something wonderful and make your mark - be part of a supportive and progressive board who are not risk averse. Closing date 2nd October 2020. Successful applicants will be contacted for interview. Application Process: To apply for the role please emal your resume and a one-page cover letter explaining what you will bring to the opportunity to [email protected]. To request the full position description and information pack, or if you have any questions please call Daniel Witherington 0402097721 or email [email protected]

15.01.2022 Our thoughts are with Chrissy Teigen and John Legend. We thank them for bravely sharing their experience with others to highlight the heartbreaking issue of infant loss. October is a particular hard time for many with International Pregnancy & Infant Loss Day on October 15th where bereaved parents from Australia and around the world pause to remember the 106,000 thousand babies who lose their lives to miscarriage, stillbirth and newborn death each year. Read the full story ...here: https://www.abc.net.au//chrissy-tiegen-john-legen/12722796 Story shared from theage.com.au

14.01.2022 You are invited to join other bereaved families on International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day for a virtual memorial service to be held on Thursday 15 October 2020 at 7pm (AEDT). Developed by bereaved parents from Sands & Red Nose, on behalf of the Victorian Government, the Victorian Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Service will look a little different this year, but will still bring together bereaved families from across the state to honour the precious babie...s whose lives were too short. Register your interest for this virtual event and join other bereaved families to honour and acknowledge your baby, provide caring support for other families and cry your tears or celebrate your memories at this years remembrance service. Registrations close 8AM (AEDT) Wednesday 14th October 2020. An order of service booklet will be mailed to you and you'll also be emailed a copy in case it doesn't reach you in time. https://www.sands.org.au/Event/vic-remembrance-service-2020

13.01.2022 Calling all sewers! The team at the Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne enjoyed our Little Reader's Read-a-thon so much this year that they are looking to promote the benefits of reading to families all year long. To do this they are calling on our Handmade Heroes’ community to sew 800 library bags for them! If you’d like to help you can find our pattern here: https://lifeslittletreasures.org.au/draw-string-bag/... We ask that all Drawstring bag donations are sent to our head office at: Life’s Little Treasures Foundation, 1/21 Eugene Terrace, Ringwood, VIC 3134 only. Please note: - The hospital does not have the resources to sort through donations, so they can only be accepted through LLTF. - This pattern has been hospital approved and unfortunately we can not accept variations on the pattern design.

13.01.2022 ON TOMORROW! Are you a parent in NICU or Special Care? . Don't forget our NICU Connections online facebook live chat is on tomorrow from 11am-1pm AEST. . If you haven't joined up, there's still time...... Find the group at: Life's Little Treasures Foundation NICU CONNECTIONS Premmies in Hospital . We'd like to thank Medela Australia for supporting this initiative. Their support means we can keep our community connected through these unprecedented timeswhen its more important that ever to be surrounded by people who understand and care what you're going through. . Bring your device, a cuppa and settle down in a comfy seat (or cot side) and join us to catch up, check in and explore some great topics that are relevant to your needs. We hope you'll join us. . Karen, Maggie, Sally, & Nerissa, Life's Little Treasures Foundation Peer Support team. See more

11.01.2022 "We were given the worst-case-scenario run down of what might happen that our baby would be tiny, she might not be breathing, she may need to be transferred to a different hospital. The unknowns were terrifying. I was treated by a midwife who had her son at 35 weeks, she described them being in the isolette as a see through stomach and that we would get extra time with our baby. The next morning I had my waters broken, the epidural in place and a syntocinon drip. Isla did...n’t tolerate the drip at all, every time I had a contraction her heart rate would slow or stop. It was so scary hearing the beeping stop. They continued to lower the dose and check my progress, I will never forget a midwife racing in the doctor wants the baby out now. " Isla Joy was born at 34 weeks, after a traumatic entrance due to Mum Eden's pre-eclampsia. Mum Eden shares their story on the blog: https://bit.ly/3cAWk2J #prematurebaby #34weekpreemie #preeclampsia #nicu

11.01.2022 First-time Mum, Tama-Leigh shares her daughter Lilith's story who was born in June "Baby Lilith was brought into this world via emergency csection on the 23rd of July 2020 at 37 weeks due to Pre-eclampsia. Thankfully she had no troubles breathing but did have issues with her sugar levels, jaundice and was born weighing only 1.4kgs Being our first baby and not knowing what to expect was such a terrifying feeling . Time felt like it was somewhat standing still in the wo...rld around me but the weeks passed and not a lot changed. She spent a few weeks in an isolette before making the move to an open cot finally her feeding tube came out and she was taking all bottle feeds on demand . She's been in hospital now for 5 weeks and a day and looking at a possible discharge on Monday the 31/08/2020 and the support has been so amazingly overwhelming. Thank you to everyone involved " Mum, Tama-leigh UPDATE: "She finally came home 6 after just shy of 6 weeks in the SCN and is absolutely thriving " Thanks for sharing your story Tama-leigh. So glad all has gone well and Lilith is thriving! > If you'd like to share your story, please get in touch. Your stories give new parents hope and context at a time that is confusing and stressful. #prematurebaby #nicu #bornearly #tellyourstory #37weeks

08.01.2022 We had some lovely visitors today at head office. Lyn from Ferntree Gully and Marj made the trip all the way from Wonthaggi to drop off a huge box of hand-made goodies for us to include in our bags for families in hospital. We are so grateful and know how much families treasure these gifted items. We are slowly easing back into being in head office, and we can now accept deliveries, however we ask you to please call 1300 697 736 first to arrange a suitable time to ensure we are able to meet and thank you.

07.01.2022 Most of us know NICU from a parent's perspective, but have you ever wondered what it's like to be an NICU Nurse? Here's a great article from Queensland Health that showcases a day in the life of nurses Haley, Beth and Sarah, from the Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital NICU ward. Read what life is like inside the NICU and what it takes to be a NICU nurse. We can think of a few key criteria in terms of job description: Incredible work ethic, empathetic, understanding, cool un...der pressure, knowledgeable, sense of humour.... What adjectives would you use to describe the amazing humans that helped and supported you through your NICU/SCN journey? Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/35veNMa Article shared from: health.qld.gov.au

07.01.2022 #selfcaresunday Do you journal? Documenting little details of your everyday life becomes a celebration of who you are Carolyn V. Hamilton This Premmie Baby Journal is available from our online shop. It's been specifically designed to record your baby's daily progress, is the perfect size to use whilst in hospital cot side with your baby and compact enough to fit into your handbag. It's also a gorgeous keepsake - and can make the perfect gift for a new premmie parent. . .... . . #selfcaresunday #lltf #lifeslittletreasuresfoundation #littletreasures #bagofcalm #mindfulness #coping #nicu #nfp #bornearly #charity #prematurebaby #familieshelpingfamilies #support #understanding #information #community #youredoingyourbest #youvegotthis #takecare #journal See more

07.01.2022 Mum Kasey was one of our winners in our 'tag a dad for Fathers Day' competition. Here is 25 week prem Bodhi, pictured here with dad reading their book prize, 'Guess How Much I Love You'. These beautiful photos really show how connected and engaged Bodhi to the story and with reading time. It really is the most precious experience to share with your baby and helps so much with bonding and development for these little treasures. We hope you're still all reading and that our Little Reader's Read-a-thon has sparked a love of reading and sharing stories with your family.

04.01.2022 #selfcaresunday We all know this, yet it's hard to find the time to prioritise yourself. Start with small things that make you feel good and that you can achieve. Make sunday the day to do something, no matter how small and go from there. A little love goes a long way. For inspired ideas on self care and tips on mindfulness, check out our Little Box of Calm > https://lifeslittletreasures.org.au/little-bag-of-calm/ . .... . . . . #selfcaresunday #bagofcalm #mindfulness #todolist #lltf #lifeslittletreasuresfoundation #mindfulness #coping #nicu #nfp #bornearly #charity #prematurebaby #familieshelpingfamilies #support #understanding #youredoingyourbest #youvegotthis #takecare #mentalhealth #mumshealthmatters #beyourbestfriend #quotestagram See more

02.01.2022 The stress of having a premature or sick baby can significantly affect the whole family. During this time you and your family need support and access to trusted information to guide you through. We have put together our Precious Prem Packs specifically for parents like you. Our Digital Prem Pack includes an interactive book which can be downloaded to your device to enable you to add your own comments and photos and downloadable tip sheets and cards for you to print yourself.... It’s full of critical information designed to assist you through your journey in hospital and the transition to home and has been developed through a collaboration with parents who have been through this experience themselves and reviewed by leading health professionals. The pack also includes a 20% Medela Australia e-voucher, ‘Protect Me’ cards to let everyone know your baby is precious and also 10 great ‘Little Moments Milestone’ cards to help you celebrate your baby’s milestones. Download the pack from our website at https://bit.ly/3cJwN7t Baby Bunting and Britax are Major Corporate Partners of Life’s Little Treasures Foundation and are passionate about raising awareness whilst supporting families of premature babies throughout Australia and they’re also proud to be a Major Sponsors of our Precious Prem Pack Program. #prematurebaby #digitaldownload #preciousprempack #helpingpremfamilies