Red Nose recently surveyed over 250 bereaved parents. All families surveyed feel their loss acutely and want to have their child acknowledged. Sadly, 20% indicated that friends and family do not acknowledge their baby or child’s existence. Parents stated that they would feel less alone if family and friends used and remembered their baby’s name.
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Red Nose First Nations Resources Launch Event
Red Nose launched First Nations resources at the Koorie Heritage Trust at Federation Square, Melbourne on Wednesday 21st February.
The event was a celebration of First Nations culture.
Red Nose Ambassador Irena Gilbert On Her Pregnancy Journey
Red Nose Ambassador Irena Gilbert recently joined our National Education and Health Promotion Manager, Loren Rushton on an Instagram broadcast to discuss ways to have a safer pregnancy.
Nurture A Nourishing New Year And Join Red Nose As A Volunteer
The start of a new year often marks the start of new beginnings, goals and for those looking to find a meaningful way of giving back – an opportunity to fulfill a resolution as a volunteer. Red Nose Australia celebrates the significant role our volunteers play. Volunteers help us in our mission to save little […]
Red Nose Volunteers Key To The Success Of Remote Community’s First Walk To Remember Event
This International Volunteers Day, Tuesday 5 December 2023, Red Nose Australia celebrates the significant role our volunteers play. Volunteers help us in our mission to save little lives and support grieving families. From peer support to community volunteers to fundraising and to organising Walk to Remember events – our hundreds of volunteers contribute so much to Red Nose. Many give their precious time and effort to support bereaved families after the loss of a little one.
Red Nose Australia Secures Funding For First Nations Families Support With Safe Sleep For Bubs
IMB Bank Community Foundation today announced Red Nose as a funding recipient of a generous $8,800 grant. This funding will support Red Nose’s “Safe Sleep for Bubs” project – expanding it to specifically support First Nations families in NSW and ACT. Tragically, First Nations babies are at a higher risk of dying from Sudden Unexpected […]
ACCC Announces New Safety Standards For Children’s Toys What Parents Need To Know
On September 5th 2023, The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) announced updates the mandatory standard for toys designed for children up to and including 36 months of age. Red Nose has collated the key points of what parents and care providers should know. 1. Increased Safety Measures: The updated standard focuses on enhancing the […]
Rebuilding Families Lives
By Jo Baker, National Counselling Manager As the National Counselling Manager at Red Nose, my team and I listen to stories each and every day that are absolutely heartbreaking. From a worried Dad who asked “It’s been months and my wife still won’t leave the house. How do I help her?”, to a grieving mum […]
Red Nose Statement Homelessness And Sleeping Rough
Red Nose is heartbroken by the instances of homelessness and child loss shared in recent media. Red Nose is here for families who experience, miscarriage, stillbirth, baby or child death. The Red Nose Grief and Support Line is available 24/7 – call 1300 308 307. Red Nose encourages parents follow their evidence based Six Safe […]
Kiara Shares Near Miss
A tiny hand waved from under a blanket in the black and white video Kiarateuila Lattimore unearthed on her baby monitor. It caught the moment her son could have died.
Candice Warner Announced As An Ambassador For The 35th Annual Red Nose Day
Red Nose Australia have today announced Former Australian professional ironwoman and media personality Candice Warner as an Ambassador for the 35th annual Red Nose Day, which will be held on Friday 11th August. As a mother of three young girls and having sadly experienced two miscarriages herself, Candice is extremely passionate about the work of […]
Red Nose Australia Stands In Solidarity With Pink Elephant
Keren Ludski, CEO of Red Nose Australia, understands that one of the most challenging aspects of early pregnancy loss is the sense of invisibility it imposes. Families who experience miscarriage may have very few tangible memories to cherish of their pregnancy, and they often feel that others cannot fully comprehend the magnitude of their grief. […]
Red Nose Australia Announces Nick Xerakias As New Chair
Bereaved father Nick Xerakias steps up to be Red Nose’s New Chair in loving memory of his son Angelo.
Emmi’s Story
Over half of all women who had a stillbirth noticed that their baby’s movements had slowed down or stopped, so we know that it is an important indicator. But any change to what is usual for your baby should be noted and this can be an increase or decrease in movement. If you feel any change to your baby’s movements, contact your maternity care professional immediately. This is Emmi’s Story.
Irena Gilbert Ambassador
Red Nose Australia have today announced that Irena Gilbert (née Srbinovska) has come on board as an Ambassador for the 35th annual Red Nose Day, which will be held on Friday 11th August. As a nurse and a woman who has experienced miscarriage, the work of Red Nose is close to Irena’s heart. Irena revealed […]
ACCC Launches Education Campaign
As part of a new ACCC education initiative on inclined baby products, Red Nose is warning parents to please never use these products to help a baby sleep. Inclined baby products are often marketed as ‘baby sleepers,’ ‘rockers’ or ‘bouncers,’ with many claiming that they may help settle babies and ease the pain and discomfort […]
