Red Nose’s Walk to Remember is returning and will be held for the first time at the iconic Royal Botanic Gardens on Saturday 25 October 2025, at the Band Lawn and Maiden Pavilion.
Held during Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, the Walk to Remember offers a symbolic way for families and the community to come together, share their experiences and break the stigma surrounding pregnancy and infant loss. The event provides a supportive space for bereaved families to honour and remember the little ones who died before taking their first steps.
Each year in Australia, approximately 3,000 babies die suddenly and unexpectedly, and one in four pregnancies ends in miscarriage.
The event will commence at 2pm with a formal ceremony, including speeches from bereaved parents. Participants will then embark on a reflective walk, symbolising the steps their children never had the chance to take. Registered families will receive a pinwheel, representing the wheel of life.
The Walk to Remember is open to all, including parents, siblings, extended family members, friends, and professionals who support bereaved families. Free tickets are available for those in need.
Red Nose CEO Amy Cooper emphasised the significance of these gatherings.
“These heart-warming gatherings go far beyond just remembering. They provide a loving space to embrace grief, pay tribute to, and cherish the precious little lives we’ve lost. At our Walk to Remember events, Red Nose aims to bring together families, friends, and support networks, helping to break the stigma surrounding pregnancy, baby, and child loss,” Amy said.
Bereaved mother and event organiser, Nerida Rosenthal whose daughter Mia was stillborn, says the event is particularly meaningful for bereaved families.
“Being able to take the steps for Mia is deeply personal. It’s a rare opportunity to publicly acknowledge the space our daughter holds in our lives. The Walk to Remember is not only a day of remembrance and connection for bereaved families, but also a powerful way to break the silence and reduce the stigma surrounding pregnancy, baby, and child loss,” Nerida said.
“The event will bring together over 80 bereaved parents and families who will take the symbolic steps their little ones never had the chance to. It is a supportive event that will be filled with heartfelt moments – a bubble release, live music, family stories and a space for remembrance,” Nerida said.
The event to be MC’d by Deborah George from Serenity Family Funerals, will also include speaker Hannah Fitzpatrick of Olive & Kin who will share her family’s story during the service. Olive & Kin hand craft urns for babies free of charge for grieving parents in memory of Olive Fitzpatrick.
Other activities at the Walk to Remember include:
- A series of lawn games to help bring lightness and joy to the post-walk gathering – a lovely contrast that demonstrates grief and connection can coexist. The lawn games are handcrafted by AJ and the Men at City North Men’s Shed.
- Music by Ben Marshall from Evergreen Music.
- Cookies for guests to enjoy during afternoon tea, generously donated by Butterboy.
- Light refreshments and catering for afternoon tea.
To register for the Sydney Walk to Remember, visit rednose.org.au/events/walk-to-remember-2025-sydney-nsw/
The Red Nose Grief and Loss Support Line is available 24/7 for anyone affected by the loss of a pregnancy, stillbirth or death of a baby or child on 1300 308 307.
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About Red Nose Australia
Red Nose is Australia’s leading authority on safe sleep, safer pregnancy advice, and bereavement support for those affected by the loss of a pregnancy, stillbirth, or the death of a baby or child.
Through world-class research, education and bereavement support services, Red Nose delivers life-saving education and heartfelt support through programs that prevent the sudden death of babies and children – and care for families when the unimaginable happens.
