Support group details
- Group Name
- SANDS
- Website
- www.sands.org.au/
- www.facebook.com/Sands.australia
- Group Description
- SANDS provides support to people who are grieving for the loss of a child pre-birth or post-birth. Many parents find comfort from talking to other parents who experience the same or similar loss. SANDS coordinates support meetings at multiple locations across Queensland. Even if you are in a location where there is no meeting nearby feel free to ring to talk to someone who understands your loss.
- Who can Join
- Anyone who is grieving for the loss of a baby pre-birth or post-birth regardless of whether they were the parent or family. Volunteers are also welcome.
- Contact hours
- 1300 308 307 phone support is open 24 hours nationally.
- Where we meet
- 505 Bowen Terrace
- Town/Suburb
- NEW FARM
- Postcode
- 8888
- Services
- Peer to Peer Support Groups, Grief Support, Father Support Group, via the phone, email, online & face-to-face in local communities.
- More Info
- A safe space for bereaved parents to talk with those who are going through similar life challenges. It is through the lived experience of our volunteer parent supporters that we are able to provide real hope, understanding & empathy.
- Group Focus
- Supporting bereaved parents 24/7 following a miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death.
- Area serviced
- Far North Qld, North Qld, Western Qld, Central Qld, Wide Bay, Sunshine Coast, Darling Downs West Moreton, Brisbane North, Brisbane South & Logan, Gold Coast
- Phone contact
- 1300 998 698 - general enquiries
- Contact the group by email