Support Services
We are sorry for your loss, and we encourage you to seek support.
There are a number of telephone services available to provide support, 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Pregnancy Loss Telephone Support
Red Nose Grief and Loss: Provide Free 24/7 Phone Counselling and Bereavement Support (miscarriage, unexpected loss during pregnancy, birth, infancy and early childhood)
1300 308 307
Other telephone Support Services
Beyond Blue:
1300 22 4636
Lifeline:
13 11 14
‘If you believe a life is at risk, please call 000’
MensLine:
1300 78 99 78
GriefLine: (8am – 8pm)
1300 845 745
Other Pregnancy Loss Support Services
The Pink Elephants Support Network (Peer Support Program)
Website: www.pinkelephants.org.au. Social Media: @pinkelephantssupport on Facebook and Instagram
Bears of Hope
Providing support to parents and their families who grieve the loss of their baby within pregnancy, birth and infancy.
Connect with our team of registered counsellors, all with lived experience, at no cost, offering counselling, support groups, workshops and support weekends.
Miscarriage Australia
Miscarriage Australia are researchers and clinicians who aim to help all affected by miscarriage, who understand the need for evidence-based information, acknowledgement, advocacy and advice regarding miscarriage.
https://miscarriageaustralia.com.au/
If you feel the need for additional support, a good place to start is with your GP, who may be able to refer you to a psychologist with Medicare rebates for a set number of sessions.
