Finding out your baby has not survived during pregnancy, birth or infancy may be the most traumatic experience you will ever experience. You have lost a precious little life, and you may need to lean on others to cope with the heartbreak and the grief.
Our hope is that we can embrace you with a network of care and support so you don’t have to grieve in silence. Let us guide you towards healing, regardless of when you suffered your loss. We offer empathetic one on one and couples counselling, or group support to help you in your journey.
A safe, supportive space for dads to explore grief, find connection, and honour their baby. This guide acknowledges the unique and often unseen experience of fathers navigating pregnancy and infant loss, offering understanding, reassurance, and practical support.
Here, your feelings are valid, your role as a father is recognised, and you are reminded that you do not have to walk this journey alone.
We facilitate a national program of healing workshops on surviving grief and learning how to live through it. These focus on both individuals and couples and they offer a supportive environment to bond with other bereaved parents.
Looking Inward at Grief is a 1 day workshop for either one or both parents to attend and learn more about their individual reactions and responses. The day starts at 10am and concludes at 4.30pm with lunch and afternoon tea included at a nominal cost to you.
A weekend for bereaved dads to come together in a social environment to reflect on their grief, and participate in group physical activities. 1.5 days,…
Our caring support team offers a wealth of experience, with our counsellors being bereaved parents also. They have lived through the same pain and they are here for you to lean on, no matter whether your loss is recent or in the past.
Our parent-led groups are informal gatherings of bereaved parents who are seeking support or wishing to support others. They are a safe place to share your experience of baby loss and the grief emotions you are feeling. Know that you are welcome to share as much or as little as you wish, no matter how long ago your loss was.
Our groups are also facilitated by a qualified counsellor, social worker or psychologist and are a free service to grieving parents. Please be aware that other bereaved mums that are in a subsequent pregnancy may attend these meetings. The door is open to stand with others – to make connections, develop friendships and feel supported throughout your grief journey.
Note: grief support groups are intended for adults only and regrettably we cannot accommodate children of any age to attend with parents.
Share and connect online with others who have lost a baby.
Facebook groups – These groups are private, forums for bereaved parents (and one for family and friends) across Australia. They are an opportunity to speak when it’s too hard in person, and a place to start healing with those who understand.
Bears Of Hope hold various events throughout the year in Australia, we encourage you to come and join with other parents and unite together for repair and care.
Heal with others at one of our support sessions or attend a special event to inspire hope.
To help you find face to face support within your local area (outside of Bears Of Hope’s free support services), we have created a directory of Counsellors and Psychologists that work within grief and loss in pregnancy, birth and infancy.
These practitioners are not directly affiliated with Bears of Hope and hence there is a private patient cost for their services – please reach out to them direct for further information.
— The Hewson family