MISCARRIAGE AUSTRALIA

miscarriageaustralia.com.au

Miscarriage Australia is a team of researchers and clinicians dedicated to supporting everyone affected by miscarriage providing evidence-based information, acknowledgment, advocacy, and guidance for those navigating miscarriage.

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PINK ELEPHANTS SUPPORT NETWORK

pinkelephantssupport.com

Pink Elephants provides the latest resources, information and peer-support for anyone impacted by early pregnancy loss.

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M.IS.S (MISCARRIAGE INFORMATION SUPPORT SERVICES)

miss.org.au

Miscarriage Information Support Services (M.I.S.S) is an inclusive community service providing information, resources, awareness, education and support programs for anyone who has been impacted by the loss of a baby through miscarriage or early pregnancy loss.

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RED NOSE GRIEF & LOSS (formerly SIDS & KIDS)
rednosegriefandloss.com.au

Telephone: 1300 308 307
Email:  support@rednose.com.au
Red Nose offers services to those affected by the death of a baby or child who dies suddenly and unexpectedly regardless of the cause of death.  Red Nose offers counselling (phone or face to face) as well as support groups for individuals/couples/bereaved dads.

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BEARS OF HOPE
bearsofhope.org.au

Enquiries: 1300 11 HOPE
Email:  contact@bearsofhope.org.au     
Bears Of Hope Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support provides leading support and exceptional care for families who experience the loss of their baby. ​

Beards of Hope

beardsofhope.com.au

Beard of Hope offer support and advocacy for dads that have experienced baby and infant loss, including a vital fundraising campaign platform enabling ongoing supportive care for their families.

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LOVE FROM DAD

lovefromdad.com.au

Love From Dad aims to be a "one-stop shop" with the resources available to help dads after perinatal loss.

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THE PERINATAL LOSS CENTRE

theperinatallosscentre.com.au

Support and education for health practitioners, bereaved parents and their families affected by miscarriage, stillbirth, newborn loss or when ending a pregnancy. Access to Perinatal Psychologists.

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PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT (WITH A PSYCHOLOGIST)

 ​antenatalandpostnatalpsychology.com.au​

The Antenatal & Postnatal Psychology Network (APPN) is a Melbourne wide network of independently practising psychologists. APPN psychologists are trained and experienced in supporting women and couples who have experienced perinatal loss, are struggling with pregnancy decision making, and who are adjusting to conception, pregnancy and parenting after loss

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SUPPORT FOR UNEXPECTED DIAGNOSES​

 

THROUGH THE UNEXPECTED
throughtheunexpected.org.au

Through the Unexpected works to protect the mental wellbeing of people who receive unexpected news regarding the health, development or genetics of their unborn baby.
​For many, a diagnosis and decision may only be the start of the journey through the unexpected.

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GENETIC SERVICES VICTORIA​

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ROYAL WOMEN'S HOSPITAL MELBOURNE - CLINICAL GENETICS SERVICE
thewomens.org.au/health-professionals/sexual-reproductive-health/reproductive-services-main/clinical-genetics-service​

Telephone: 8345 2180
The clinical genetics service at the Women’s is a multidisciplinary team of clinical geneticists and genetic counsellors. The genetic counselling they offer provides education and support to couples and individuals who have or are at risk of genetic conditions.
 

 

MONASH HEALTH MELBOURNE - GENETICS CLINIC
monashhealth.org/services/services-a-e/genetics-clinic

Telephone: 9594 2026​
Email: monashgenetics@monashhealth.org

The Genetics Clinic at Monash Hospital, as part of Monash Health, assists with the diagnosis, management, counselling and support of children and adults with a wide range of genetic disorders and also includes prenatal diagnosis for various genetic conditions.
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MERCY PERINATAL HOSPTIAL MELBOURNE - CLINICAL GENETICS SERVICES

mercyperinatal.com/clinics/our-team?q=genetics

Telephone: 8458 4248
Email: mercyperinatal@mercy.com.au

The Mercy Perinatal Genetics team comprise a highly skilled team of Medical Geneticists and Genetic Counsellors. Their role is to help families through the minefield of genetic screening and diagnostic testing, and to be the first ‘port of call’ when families are confronted with a diagnosis of structural or genetic abnormality in their unborn baby. 

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OTHER SUPPORT

For more help &/or support, you may like to contact:

• Grief Counsellor

• Your Midwife or Obstetrician

• Your local GP

• MCHN (Maternal Child Health Nurse)

• Psychiatrist (there are Perinatal Psychiatrists - referral via your GP, Obstetrician or APPN above)

• Your chosen funeral home

• Coroner (if a coroner’s case)