Face to Face Group Support 'I think from the moment I went to my first Sands support meeting, things began to look up. I am now always referring people to Sands, knowing how much of a difference the group has made to me.' – Tanya With the spread of the Covid-19 virus and our commitment to prioritising the safety of all bereaved parents, volunteers and staff within the Sands community, please note many of our face-to-face group meetings are currently taking place online. By registering your attendance for one of our online support meetings you will have the opportunity to ‘meet’ with other grieving parents, listen to their stories and share your own if you feel comfortable. Each meeting is facilitated by a volunteer parent supporter – themselves a bereaved parent – who is trained in providing grief support to bereaved parents. Our facilitators are empathetic, non-judgemental, and are passionate about creating a warm, safe and welcoming environment for you, no matter the type of loss you’ve experienced or how long ago it was. To learn more about what to expect at a Sands online support group meeting, download our 'What to expect' notes. Upcoming support meetings In person Perth - Tuesday 17 November Brisbane - Wednesday 18 November Online Stillbirth/newborn death Tues 3 November - 7.30pm Men's support Wed 4 November- 7pmEarly pregnancy loss Thurs 12 November - 7pm General support group Mon 26 October - 8pm Mon 9 November - 7.30pm Mon 23 November - 8pm Termination for medical reasons Thurs 19 November - 7pm Pregnancy after loss Wed 25 November - 8pm Please register to attend all support groups by emailing [email protected] We will send you the Zoom link prior to each event.