Every experience of grief is deeply personal — there’s no right or wrong way to feel after the death of a baby or child. At Red Nose, we’re here to help you navigate the many emotions and practical challenges that can come with loss.   Our Grief and Loss factsheets provide compassionate, easy-to-read information to support you, […]

Culturally Sensitive Care for Every Family Red Nose is committed to supporting healthcare professionals, social workers, and service providers in delivering compassionate, inclusive, and culturally responsive care to bereaved families. We’ve co-designed a suite of free, practical resources in partnership with community members, to support effective and respectful communication following the loss of a baby […]

Supporting Families from Diverse Backgrounds – Video Series for Health Professionals   Understand. Support. Make a Difference. This video series is designed to support health professionals working with families who have experienced the death of a baby, pregnancy loss, or the death of a young child. Each short video provides practical insights and culturally informed […]

Isolation can make grieving even harder Families living in rural and remote areas face unique challenges when coping with the death of a baby or child. Distance from family, limited access to services, and isolation from their community can make the grieving process even more challenging. Supporting Families Through Isolation Many of the families in […]

Supporting First Nations Families and Communities in Times of Grief First Nations families experience grief through a deeply cultural, spiritual, and communal lens. Providing culturally safe and compassionate care is essential for supporting parents, families and communities through the loss of a baby or child. Understanding Cultural Grief Practices Grief for First Nations peoples is […]

Looking after yourself while supporting grieving families Supporting families through the loss of a pregnancy, baby, or young child can be deeply emotional—not just for the families themselves, but for the health professionals who care for them. These experiences can stay with you, often in ways you may not expect. It’s okay to need support […]

Handover for Continuity of Bereavement Support A guide for healthcare professionals A smooth and compassionate handover to bereavement support services can make a significant difference to grieving families. It ensures that no family feels left alone in their grief, and that support continues beyond the hospital or clinic. Explain What Bereavement Support Means Not all […]

Supporting Refugee, Migrants & CALD families in times of grief When a baby or child dies, compassionate, culturally safe care is essential—especially when supporting refugee, migrant and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) families. In many communities, grief is expressed in deeply cultural ways, and traditions around loss, mourning, and burial may vary significantly. Health professionals […]

Supporting Young Mothers Through Loss Young mothers often face unique challenges that can affect how they experience and process grief. These challenges may make it harder for them to access the support they need or to feel heard and understood during an already distressing time. Young Mums Face Unique Challenges Young mothers may be navigating […]

Preparing for the Conversation: Supporting Grieving Parents with Compassion and Cultural Sensitivity When supporting parents—particularly those from vulnerable or diverse backgrounds—through the loss of a pregnancy, stillbirth, or the death of a baby or child, thoughtful preparation is critical. Creating a culturally safe, respectful, and personalised environment helps ensure your care is compassionate and trauma-informed. […]