There are a number of organisations to help and support you after the loss of a child.
Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement
Organisation based in Melbourne with a mission to provide support for bereaved people through research, education and consultancy.
Freecall: (Australia wide) 1800 642 066
Bears Of Hope Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support provides leading support and exceptional care for families who experience the loss of their baby.
Support: 1300 11 HOPE
Email: support@bearsofhope.org.au
Heartfelt: Giving the gift of photographic memories.
An organisation of volunteer photographers who create beautiful memories for families that have experienced child loss.
Contact: 1800 583 768
PANDA (Post and Antenatal Depression Association Inc.)
A non for profit organisation to assist women and families suffering post-natal depression, anxiety and suffering for the loss of a child.
Helpline: 1300 726 306 (Monday to Friday 10am – 5pm)
Offering supporting programs for Men to come together and have some ‘time out” after the loss of their baby.
Sands Australia: Miscarriage, Stillbirth and Newborn Death.
Sands provides support, information and education to anyone affected by the death of a baby.
Live Chat available
Contact: 1300 072 637
Providing bereavement support for individuals and families affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child, as well as education on safe sleeping.
24hr support: 1300 308 307
Their mission is to significantly reduce the incidence of stillbirth through research and education.
Seeds for Siblings provides children who have experienced the loss of a sibling during pregnancy or the days after birth with handmade fabric bags containing Sunflower Seeds. These seeds can then be planted in memory of their brother or sister.
You can find them on Facebook here.