Grieving the death of a child

Hope Bereavement Care provides support to people affected by the death of a baby or child from conception to 18 years of age.

Every parent fears the loss of a child and when it happens, the child’s death is devastating to parents, family members, friends and workmates- the impact has a far-reaching ripple effect.

Grief counselling for the loss of a child requires specialised skills and training. The qualified counsellors at Hope Bereavement Care work under the professional supervision of Red Nose.

Our support services include:

• Grief counselling for parents including red nose counselling and stillbirth support
• Counselling and support for extended family members, family friends, workmates, school communities, emergency service personnel and service providers.
• Secondary Consultation for professionals supporting people experiencing the loss of a child.

Our support groups include:

• Drop In Coffee Group for parents who has lost a child of any age
• Children’s Memory Mornings during school holidays for pre-schoolers and primary aged children
• Empty Arm Parent Support for families and friends who have suffered a loss from a miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death.

Resources include:

• Angel Boxes
• Memory Boxes
• Online Support
• Literature
• Library of relevant books

For more information contact Hope Bereavement Care or call the 24-hour telephone support service 1300 308 307 for urgent support relating to the death of a child.