Greg Matthews – Father to Hamish Joseph Matthews, who was stillborn

My name is Greg. I live with my wife, Jodie and our two living children, Lucy and Lachlan. Our firstborn, Hamish Joseph, was stillborn at full term, 39 weeks, on 10 September 2017, delivered naturally.

Deadly Dads: Support When You’ve Lost a Bub

When a baby or child dies, it turns everything upside down. The grief can feel heavy — like a fog that won’t lift. And as a dad, you might feel like you’ve got to keep it all together for everyone else. But you’re hurting too, and you deserve support just as much as anyone. Deadly […]

Heart Strings

Heart Strings is our free community and membership program, created by Red Nose.
We offer ongoing support to honour and remember your precious little ones with you, and provide a space to connect with other bereaved families.

Fathers of Loss: Support for Bereaved Dads

Supporting dads through the heartbreak and devastation of the death of their baby or child Fathers of Loss is proudly supported by Sydney2CAMberra and is made especially for dads. We recognise that fathers grieve deeply after the loss of a baby or child. Often, their pain is overlooked as they support their partners and families. […]

Trying Again for Another Baby

As individuals, you may find that your thoughts and reactions during bereavement are often different from those of your partner. It can be hard to maintain effective communication in your relationship while you are experiencing such intense feelings of grief and sadness.

The Early Days and Weeks (In the Beginning)

As individuals, you may find that your thoughts and reactions during bereavement are often different from those of your partner. It can be hard to maintain effective communication in your relationship while you are experiencing such intense feelings of grief and sadness.

Sex and Intimacy

As individuals, you may find that your thoughts and reactions during bereavement are often different from those of your partner. It can be hard to maintain effective communication in your relationship while you are experiencing such intense feelings of grief and sadness.

Returning to Work After the Death of a Child: Reflections from Bereaved Dads

Going back to work after the death of a baby or child is an incredibly personal and complex experience. Some parents may find work to be a welcome distraction, while others may struggle with returning to an environment that no longer feels meaningful or supportive. At Red Nose, we understand that grief doesn’t end when […]

On borrowed time – Melissa and Simon’s Story

As individuals, you may find that your thoughts and reactions during bereavement are often different from those of your partner. It can be hard to maintain effective communication in your relationship while you are experiencing such intense feelings of grief and sadness.

Will My Relationship Suffer?

Rocked by grief, many couples fear their relationship will be in jeopardy, or even break down permanently. Most individuals have little energy for themselves, let alone their partner, while others become frenetic and self-absorbed.