Saying a baby or child’s name alongside those who loved him or her is a powerful act of kindness and acknowledgement that requires no special knowledge or experience.
Say Their Name Day is a day for the whole community to demonstrate that every little life matters and deserves to be celebrated.
Together, we can break the stigma of child loss and ensure that heartbroken families get the support they need.
Every day in Australia, nine families are devastated by the death of their baby or child – little lives stolen by stillbirth, SIDS and other fatal accidents.
Your generosity funds a network of support services – giving back hope and healing for grieving families.
“I still vividly remember my first counselling session. I think I said three words and then cried for an hour non-stop.
“She taught me it’s ok to not be ok and how to live a meaningful life surrounded by trauma.
“From the bottom of my heart, I want you to know that my Red Nose counsellor saved me.”
Calling the 24/7 Support Line and speaking to someone who understands, gives parents the space to feel the depth of their loss, without having to gloss over details or provide someone else comfort.
“I’m ringing to say thank you for being there for us. Our son was born still six weeks ago and we were struggling to get out of bed.
“A friend gave us your number. It still hurts like hell, but we’re getting up and getting dressed each day and that feels good.
“I don’t know how to say thank you.”
“After our son Vincent was stillborn, I referred myself and my husband to the Red Nose Hospital to Home program. I knew that if we were going to survive this, we needed to access as much bereavement support as possible.
“It’s hard to describe the comfort it brings being in the presence of, and listening to experiences of others who have walked similar paths. It gives you hope in the unimaginable darkness, knowing that if others can survive this, then maybe we could too.”
Lily Castor – Mum of baby Vincent
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