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25.01.2022 For many new and expectant parents all over Australia, this Christmas wont be the time of magic and joy theyd hoped for. The newborn baby theyd imagined and spent months preparing for will be, unimaginably, missing. Their living rooms remaining painfully silent on Christmas morning. With your support, Sands can make sure theres someone there to walk alongside newly bereaved parents at Christmas and on every other day of the year. Your gift to Sands this Christmas is one that will keep on giving to those families in the long days, weeks, months and years ahead: https://www.sands.org.au//help-sands-support-bereaved-pare

25.01.2022 "Speaking their childs name is an immeasurable gift: a reminder that others, too, remember and hold their child in their thoughts" - Ashleigh One of the most c...ommon things bereaved parents tell Sands is how much the opportunity to say their babys name, and to hear it from others, means to them. March 25 is Say Their Name Day to honour all babies who are not with us. Add your babys name to our special online forget-me-not memorial garden so families across Australia can acknowledge and remember them with you. http://ow.ly/WdBJ50ynOUd #saytheirname

25.01.2022 Wed like to welcome you along to the first of our 2020 face-to-face support groups. Our Subiaco group will be meeting on 21/1 at 7pm. Find out more about attending on our website: http://ow.ly/AgQr50xNC55

24.01.2022 Thanks to everyone who has already joined our new local Facebook group! Welcome! Well have local content in the groups for you from 18 August, the date from which this page will no longer operate. If you havent yet joined, group membership is super simple. Just head to the Sands Australia page, click on groups and add yourself as a member to your local group. If youve got any questions, dont hesitate to shoot us a message and well do our best to help.

24.01.2022 Well soon be changing the way we connect with you on Facebook to ensure you see more of us, and we hear more from you Our state-based pages will soon merge into our national @sands.australia page. To continue to access local news and events and to make connections with those living in your home state, youll soon have the choice to join one of our new state-specific Facebook groups.... Our public groups will allow more opportunity for interaction and community building, enabling you to more freely share your thoughts and connect with others whove been through similar experiences. Youll still be informed of our latest news and local community events in fact, youll be more likely to see our posts. And, if youre looking for a more private space to chat with other bereaved parents, our closed Facebook groups might be the place for you. Send us a message if youd like to find out more about our closed Facebook groups. To join our new state-based groups, just visit the Sands Australia page, click on Groups, and choose the group you wish to join. We look forward to seeing you there!

24.01.2022 With the spread of the Covid-19 virus and our commitment to prioritising the safety of all bereaved parents, volunteers and staff within the Sands community, Sands has made the decision to suspend all of our face-to-face groups until further notice, commencing today, Wednesday, 18th March. Please head to our website to read our full statement about how this may affect you and for information on alternative support options during this time. Were still here for you: https://www.sands.org.au//suspension-of-face-to-face-suppo Take care, Sands community!

23.01.2022 Our state-based pages are scheduled to merge into our national @sands.australia page this week. To continue to access local news and events and to make connections with those living in your home state, join our new state-specific Facebook groups. Our public groups will allow more opportunity for interaction and community building, enabling you to more freely share your thoughts and connect with others whove been through similar experiences. Youll still be informed of our la...test news and local community events in fact, youll be more likely to see our posts. To join our new state-based groups, just visit the Sands Australia page, click on Groups, and choose the group you wish to join. We look forward to seeing you there!

22.01.2022 Due to the success of our first Sands and Red Nose set of online community playdates for bereaved siblings, were delighted to be able to offer an additional date this weekend for those whod like to come again, or perhaps who couldnt make it the first time around Bring your pre-school or primary-aged children along this Sat 8 August at 11am for stories, activities, laughs and fun. Register to attend on our website and well make sure youve got the Zoom link to join us on the day https://www.sands.org.au/Event/community-playdate3

22.01.2022 Ever wanted to join a book club but been unsure if you can commit to reading a book every month? Sands new online book* club might just be for you! Well meet online monthly from June. We know that grief is exhausting, and that the thought of concentrating on a book might sometimes just be too much. Thats why we have an added movie option for those of us who want to skip straight to the screen adaptation of the chosen texts.... For session times and registration information: https://www.sands.org.au/Event/book-club We hope youll join us!

21.01.2022 Dont forget to register for our Christmas graphics. The last date to register is 18th December. Please complete the form in the following link and we will get working on your personalised graphic. To help us keep track, all requests must be registered via http://tix.yt/sands-christmas-graphic... examples of different names can be seen at https://www.sands.org.au/memorial-graphics The last graphics will be posted to the album on the Sands Australia Facebook Page @Sands.australia on Friday 20th December. We hope that you will share these graphics with your family and friends as one way of including your baby this Christmas.

21.01.2022 Sands CEO Jackie Mead & Red Nose CEO Keren Ludski will be in Perth to run an information/discussion session about the new opportunities the future holds for both organisations. You are warmly invited to attend on 17th Feb at 7pm at Red Nose WAs office - 33 Sixth Avenue, Kensington. Please RSVP if youd like to attend by emailing [email protected]

21.01.2022 In the days following Mothers Day, well be holding two online community coffee dates for anyone who is looking to connect with other bereaved parents, debrief after a challenging weekend, or simply to chat about anything else thats on your mind Unfortunately it has to be BYO coffee and cake, but well all bring the chat! We have two sessions running:... Monday 11 May at 2pm AEST Tuesday 12 May at 10 WA time, 11.30am SA/NT time. If youd like to be part of this, please RSVP to [email protected] and well send you the Zoom link ready for the day

20.01.2022 Have you started thinking about your New Years resolutions for the coming year? Volunteering with an organisation youre passionate about is a great idea to have on your list. Theres something special about Sands volunteers, and wed love you to join our crew of volunteer parent supporters, event volunteers and more. Get in touch to find out if theres a volunteer opportunity to suit you: https://www.sands.org.au/Pages/Category/volunteer

19.01.2022 Bereaved families know that children grieve the loss of a brother or sister acutely, and that even children born after the loss of a baby can feel a deep connection with the missing sibling they never met. We want to do more to support the children in the Sands community, and so were trialling a community playdate designed for preschoolers and primary-aged children to join in activities and get to know others who are also missing a special someone from their family. Due to C...OVID-19 our initial playdates will be virtual ones - taking place on the 5th, 9th and 18th of July. For more information and to register: https://www.sands.org.au/Event/community-playdate

18.01.2022 Today on International Day of the Midwife were expressing our gratitude to midwives, whose role in providing bereavement care has a fundamental impact on the experience of parents whose baby has died. Our community have shared some thoughts about their midwives. Thank you for everything you do#IDM2020

18.01.2022 Our first support meeting for 2020 is on tonight at 7pm at Tom Dadour Community Centre, 363 Bagot Road. We hope to see you there for a night of friendship, support and understanding

15.01.2022 Well soon be changing the way we connect with you on Facebook to ensure you see more of us, and we hear more from you Our state-based pages will soon merge into our national @sands.australia page. To continue to access local news and events and to make connections with those living in your home state, youll soon have the choice to join one of our new state-specific Facebook groups.... Our public groups will allow more opportunity for interaction and community building, enabling you to more freely share your thoughts and connect with others whove been through similar experiences. Youll still be informed of our latest news and local community events in fact, youll be more likely to see our posts. And, if youre looking for a more private space to chat with other bereaved parents, our closed Facebook groups might be the place for you. Send us a message if youd like to find out more about our closed Facebook groups. To join our new state-based groups, just visit the Sands Australia page, click on Groups, and choose the group you wish to join. We look forward to seeing you there!

15.01.2022 How are you feeling about it being mid-year already? If youre in need of some extra support this month, check out our schedule of online support meetings. Our group facilitators are working hard to create a calm, warm, and welcoming online space for you and warmly invite new attendees and returnees to join them. July dates, times and registration details: https://www.sands.org.au/face-to-face-group-support

14.01.2022 Theres just 1 more day to submit your request for Sands Christmas graphic, generously made & personalised by our volunteers. Well be accepting requests until midnight tomorrow Wed 18 Dec with the final batch uploaded to our Facebook albums on Fri 20th. http://tix.yt/sands-christmas-graphic

13.01.2022 Have you considered keeping a grief journal? Sometimes writing about your thoughts and feelings can help you make sense of where youre at. Its also another way to record memories of your baby and to look back on your journey in the future to see how far you have come. Were running a series of online journalling sessions over the next 3 months with blogger Till Heike. Wed love you to join us. For dates/times and everything you need to know about taking part, visit our we...bsite: https://www.sands.org.au/Event/creative-journalling #selfcaresunday

13.01.2022 This Christmas we want to help you remember and include your baby. The volunteers at Sands are pleased to offer members of our community the gift of a Christmas graphic personalised with your babys name. Please complete the form in the following link and we will get working on your personalised graphic.... To help us keep track, all requests must be registered via http://tix.yt/sands-christmas-graphic examples of different names can be seen at https://www.sands.org.au/memorial-graphics Graphics will be posted to an album on the Sands Australia Facebook Page @Sands.australia each Friday. We hope that you will share these graphics with your family and friends as one way of including your baby this Christmas.

13.01.2022 Due to COVID-19, our traditional face-to-face support groups are currently taking place online. We have a number of groups operating that anyone around Australia can take part in. This is especially good opportunity for people who arent near one of our usual face-to-face locations to be able to experience this model of support. Visit the face-to-face support page on our website to find the date/time of our May meetings. You can also check out our what to expect resource to help you decide if this model of online support may suit you: https://www.sands.org.au/face-to-face-group-support

13.01.2022 Are you a previous Sands volunteer parent supporter who would be able to assist us in our contingency planning for the COVID-19 pandemic by providing back up to our current volunteers? It is inevitable that some of our volunteers and staff will get sick over the coming weeks and months. To ensure continuity of our services for bereaved parents we require additional hands on deck for our phone and online support services. You would need to be willing to complete a small amoun...t of training to re-familiarise yourselves with our models of care. If you think you can help please email [email protected] to express your interest.

13.01.2022 Many people tell us that the connection they felt when they finally met another bereaved parent for the first time is like no other. The simple knowledge theyve been there too can instantly put you at ease. We cant promise you an instant new bestie, but we can offer the sense of comfort that comes from hearing someone else say me too. Join us for an informal online chat with fellow bereaved parents for our Community Coffee this Sun 7th June from 3pm.... For more info and to register: https://www.sands.org.au/Event/community-coffee #wednesdaywisdom

12.01.2022 Join other members of the Sands community at 3pm this Sunday 24 May for the first of our monthly online crafternoon sessions! Each month we will feature a couple of art and craft options, and chat as everyone crafts. You can bring your own project or we will have some ideas that anyone can do with the supplies most people would have at home. Register to attend by emailing [email protected] and well send you the Zoom link. We hope to see you there!

11.01.2022 Our Subiaco support meeting is on next Tuesday 17 March at 7pm at Tom Dadour Community Centre, 363 Bagot Road. We hope to see you there for a night of friendship, support and understanding

07.01.2022 Have you attended one of our coffee mornings yet? Being in the company of those who understand what thats like can both be freeing and healing. Our new online coffee catchups, offer you the opportunity to meet other bereaved parents in a casual, no fuss way. Wed love you to join us for our next catchup on 15th July. Everything you need to know is on our website: https://sands.org.au/Event/community-coffee-weekday

07.01.2022 As a bereaved parent, it can sometimes be nerve-wracking to talk to new people as you dread where the conversations may lead. Being in the company of those who understand what thats like can both be freeing and healing. Attending one of our new online coffee catchups offers you the opportunity to do just that. Wed love you to Join us for our next catchup on 7 June. Everything you need to know is on our website: https://www.sands.org.au/Event/community-coffee #selfcaresunday

06.01.2022 Were still a month away from Say Their Name Day and weve already got some passionate Sands families contributing their beautiful babies names to our new online memorial garden Support Say Their Name and add your babys name here: http://ow.ly/EUCv50yw3M1 #saytheirname

04.01.2022 On 25 March in celebration of Say Their Name Days first birthday, we invite you to host a gathering in honour of a baby you know and love to help Sands support more bereaved parents. When you register your event, online fundraiser, or donate to our Say Their Name campaign, youll have the option of adding a personalised forget-me-not featuring your babys name to our new online memorial garden. If you host a fundraising event, as a special thank you, youll also receive in ...the mail some Sands forget-me-not seeds to plant at home in remembrance of your baby. With your help, we can develop new opportunities to reach out and connect with those grieving the loss of a beloved baby. Spreading kindness from one family to another thats the Sands way. Will you join us to honour every little life this Say Their Name Day? Visit our Say Their Name Day website to find out how you can get involved - https://www.sands.org.au/say-their-name-day #saytheirname

04.01.2022 Were inviting bereaved dads at any stage of their loss, from anywhere in Australia, to attend our specialised online mens support meeting this Wednesday evening from 7pm. You can listen. You can share. Your level of participation is completely up to you. Our experienced group facilitator, and fellow bereaved dad, will welcome you into our online room whether youre a first-time attendee or an experienced participant. For more information or to register to attend please send an email to [email protected]

04.01.2022 Were very pleased to introduce our new Community Engagement Team member for WA, Till Heike. Some of you might already know Till from her time with the Management Committee of Sands WA. In the coming days and weeks Till will be reaching out to local community members to check in and let you know about some special things happening at Sands. Despite these strange times, weve been able to introduce a number of new initiatives for bereaved parents and we have some others still... on the drawing board. Wed love the opportunity to chat to you about them. And dont worry, Lea Hiser is still with Sands shes moved to a new role with our Care Services team Please let us know by commenting below or by messaging us if youd like a call from Till to update you on whats happening at Sands!

03.01.2022 Are you a planning the week ahead or see what comes up kind of person? For the planners amongst us, heres your advance notice that this coming weekend weve got something on for all the family, with our first community playdate and the next in our series of recurring coffee catch-ups both taking place! Whilst we look forward to being able to see you in person again, our online events have proven a convenient way for many in our community to join in events they might not otherwise have been able to get to. No matter where you are in Australia, wed be thrilled to see you online. For registration and login details visit the events page of our website: https://www.sands.org.au/Pages/Events/

03.01.2022 Were in the final week of our Say Their Name raffle! Please consider telling your family and friends about this fantastic opportunity to win a Thermomix TM6 to... help us raise awareness of pregnancy and infant loss further afield from our Sands community. Every ticket has a 1 in 250 chance of winning. Buy a ticket, or hit share and help us reach our goal! https://www.rafflelink.com.au/sandssaytheirname . . . . . . . . . . #saytheirname #thermomixaus #TM6 #TM5 #TM31 #Thermilove #thermomixenthusiasts #thermomix #thermomixjourney See more

01.01.2022 If youre at a loose end this weekend, dont forget our online crafternoon session is happening tomorrow from 3pm. Email your interest to [email protected] to and well send you the Zoom link to take part :-)