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. […]

Supporting Diverse Families Through Pregnancy and Infant Loss Culturally sensitive care for every family When a baby or child dies, every family deserves support that is not only compassionate but also culturally safe and respectful. At Red Nose, we have been walking alongside grieving families for nearly 50 years. In that time, we’ve heard from […]

Comprehensive Support for Families After Loss The Hospital to Home Program offers vital, tailored support to bereaved parents and their family as they transition from the hospital to home after the death of a baby or child. Available across Australia, this program is designed to provide emotional, practical, and mental health support during the early […]

Treasured Babies Program – Supporting Bereaved Families with Compassionate Care The Treasured Babies Program, initiated in 2002, is a vital service designed to support families who experience the devastating loss of a baby. Available to hospitals and funeral homes across Australia, the program provides essential resources that help parents during a time of profound grief, […]

Our Bereaved Dad Support service is designed specifically to meet the emotional and practical needs of fathers during one of the most devastating times in their lives. Whether the loss is due to miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death, sudden infant death (SUDI), or any other unexpected cause, we provide tailored, compassionate support for fathers as they […]

At Red Nose, we understand that grief can be complex, and professional counselling is essential for many families during this time. We offer face-to-face, phone, or Skype counselling services through our team of Registered Psychologists, Social Workers, and Counsellors who are accredited, experienced, and highly compassionate. Our counselling services are available to help families process […]

Compassionate Community for Grieving Families Our Peer Support Groups provide grieving families with a safe, supportive environment to share their experiences, seek comfort, and find strength in the company of others who understand their pain. As a healthcare professional, you can help guide families to our peer support groups, where they can connect with others […]