Grief is a deeply personal journey, and it’s natural to have questions as you navigate this complex experience. This FAQ page provides answers to some of the most common questions asked by individuals and families who are coping with loss. Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or trying to help someone else, this page offers […]
Family Stories: Men's Grief
Behind The Noses – Nick’s Story
There are many dedicated staff, volunteers and supporters who together make the work of Red Nose possible. This is Nick’s story.
I’ve been a member of the Red Nose Board of Directors since December 2020. I proudly became the Chairperson in 2023.
Remembering James
Benn and Sarah lost their beautiful little boy at just 3 days old. This is Benn’s story. My first son, James William Lockyer was born on Wednesday, 27 September 2017. His pregnancy was normal, and we were constantly told how “perfectly healthy” he was. But during labour our midwife was unable to find James’ heartbeat. […]
A Father’s Grief – Scott’s story
Scott and Shari lost their beautiful little boy Porter York Hogan at just 23 days old. This is Scott’s story. On 18th April 2016 while at home just living life, our son Porter started crying and we couldn’t get him to stop. Newborns cry so at first we were not stressed. But as it went […]
Efrem And Blandina A Story Of Grief And Healing
The sweetest news you can receive when you are trying to have a baby is … your partner is pregnant! The worst news you can get if you are already thinking you will become a parent is…. that you will not. Meet parents Efrem and Blandina. After Efrem and Blandina made the difficult decision to […]
Skye And Trent’s Story
Although we had anxiously gone to be checked out, we never expected the devastating news that was about to come – news from the midwife and obstetrician that they were unable to find Nina’s heartbeat. She had sadly passed away.
Belinda and Rory Sloane Release Lion Warrior Documentary Honouring Son Leo
“The stillbirth rate in Australia hasn’t changed in 20 years, and there’s six parents going home without their baby every day, which to me is just mortifying,” says Belinda.
Craig’s Story
Former Red Nose Chairman, Craig Heatley, shares his story and why we can’t wait another 40 years to unlock the reasons why babies die suddenly and unexpectedly.
Pete And Georgies Story
Pete and Georgie’s son, Sam, died on the 22nd June 2012 at 21 months On the night of June 22nd 2012, I went to check on Sam before I went to bed as I always did. I was surprised to see him on his tummy in his cot as he had always slept on his […]
My Daddys Grief
If you ask my Dad how he feels? He’ll probably be as quiet as the midnight air Because of this horrible pain he tries to bare And If you ask him and he just quietly sighs Look harder, you’ll see the pain in his eyes. Even if he does happen to tell you he’s coping […]
