Preterm birth, birth before 37 weeks gestation, is the leading cause of newborn death, and babies who survive an early birth often face the risk of lifetime health challenges, such as breathing problems, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities and others
Worldwide, 13 million babies are born early every year, including more than 45,000 Australian babies who are admitted to neonatal intensive care or special care units.
Please visit our supportive forum
1 in 4 pregnancies in Australia ends in miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death
There are roughly 10 times more stillborn babies than babies who die of SIDS each year, yet this statistic hasn't changed for years. That's roughly 2000 babies a year or six a day in Australia
Preterm birth, birth before 37 weeks gestation, is the leading cause of newborn death, and babies who survive an early birth often face the risk of lifetime health challenges, such as breathing problems, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities and others
Worldwide, 13 million babies are born early every year, including more than 45,000 Australian babies who are admitted to neonatal intensive care or special care units.
Please visit our supportive forum
1 in 4 pregnancies in Australia ends in miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death
There are roughly 10 times more stillborn babies than babies who die of SIDS each year, yet this statistic hasn't changed for years. That's roughly 2000 babies a year or six a day in Australia
Preterm birth, birth before 37 weeks gestation, is the leading cause of newborn death, and babies who survive an early birth often face the risk of lifetime health challenges, such as breathing problems, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities and others
Worldwide, 13 million babies are born early every year, including more than 45,000 Australian babies who are admitted to neonatal intensive care or special care units.
Please visit our supportive forum
1 in 4 pregnancies in Australia ends in miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death
There are roughly 10 times more stillborn babies than babies who die of SIDS each year, yet this statistic hasn't changed for years. That's roughly 2000 babies a year or six a day in Australia
Preterm birth, birth before 37 weeks gestation, is the leading cause of newborn death, and babies who survive an early birth often face the risk of lifetime health challenges, such as breathing problems, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities and others
Worldwide, 13 million babies are born early every year, including more than 45,000 Australian babies who are admitted to neonatal intensive care or special care units.
Please visit our supportive forum
1 in 4 pregnancies in Australia ends in miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death
There are roughly 10 times more stillborn babies than babies who die of SIDS each year, yet this statistic hasn't changed for years. That's roughly 2000 babies a year or six a day in Australia
Preterm birth, birth before 37 weeks gestation, is the leading cause of newborn death, and babies who survive an early birth often face the risk of lifetime health challenges, such as breathing problems, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities and others
Worldwide, 13 million babies are born early every year, including more than 45,000 Australian babies who are admitted to neonatal intensive care or special care units.
Please visit our supportive forum
1 in 4 pregnancies in Australia ends in miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death
There are roughly 10 times more stillborn babies than babies who die of SIDS each year, yet this statistic hasn't changed for years. That's roughly 2000 babies a year or six a day in Australia
Preterm birth, birth before 37 weeks gestation, is the leading cause of newborn death, and babies who survive an early birth often face the risk of lifetime health challenges, such as breathing problems, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities and others
Worldwide, 13 million babies are born early every year, including more than 45,000 Australian babies who are admitted to neonatal intensive care or special care units.
Please visit our supportive forum
1 in 4 pregnancies in Australia ends in miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death
There are roughly 10 times more stillborn babies than babies who die of SIDS each year, yet this statistic hasn't changed for years. That's roughly 2000 babies a year or six a day in Australia
Preterm birth, birth before 37 weeks gestation, is the leading cause of newborn death, and babies who survive an early birth often face the risk of lifetime health challenges, such as breathing problems, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities and others
Worldwide, 13 million babies are born early every year, including more than 45,000 Australian babies who are admitted to neonatal intensive care or special care units.
Please visit our supportive forum
1 in 4 pregnancies in Australia ends in miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death
There are roughly 10 times more stillborn babies than babies who die of SIDS each year, yet this statistic hasn't changed for years. That's roughly 2000 babies a year or six a day in Australia
Preterm birth, birth before 37 weeks gestation, is the leading cause of newborn death, and babies who survive an early birth often face the risk of lifetime health challenges, such as breathing problems, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities and others
Worldwide, 13 million babies are born early every year, including more than 45,000 Australian babies who are admitted to neonatal intensive care or special care units.
Please visit our supportive forum
1 in 4 pregnancies in Australia ends in miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death
There are roughly 10 times more stillborn babies than babies who die of SIDS each year, yet this statistic hasn't changed for years. That's roughly 2000 babies a year or six a day in Australia
Preterm birth, birth before 37 weeks gestation, is the leading cause of newborn death, and babies who survive an early birth often face the risk of lifetime health challenges, such as breathing problems, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities and others
Worldwide, 13 million babies are born early every year, including more than 45,000 Australian babies who are admitted to neonatal intensive care or special care units.
Please visit our supportive forum
1 in 4 pregnancies in Australia ends in miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death
There are roughly 10 times more stillborn babies than babies who die of SIDS each year, yet this statistic hasn't changed for years. That's roughly 2000 babies a year or six a day in Australia
Preterm birth, birth before 37 weeks gestation, is the leading cause of newborn death, and babies who survive an early birth often face the risk of lifetime health challenges, such as breathing problems, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities and others
Worldwide, 13 million babies are born early every year, including more than 45,000 Australian babies who are admitted to neonatal intensive care or special care units.
Please visit our supportive forum
1 in 4 pregnancies in Australia ends in miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death
There are roughly 10 times more stillborn babies than babies who die of SIDS each year, yet this statistic hasn't changed for years. That's roughly 2000 babies a year or six a day in Australia
Preterm birth, birth before 37 weeks gestation, is the leading cause of newborn death, and babies who survive an early birth often face the risk of lifetime health challenges, such as breathing problems, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities and others
Worldwide, 13 million babies are born early every year, including more than 45,000 Australian babies who are admitted to neonatal intensive care or special care units.
Please visit our supportive forum
1 in 4 pregnancies in Australia ends in miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death
There are roughly 10 times more stillborn babies than babies who die of SIDS each year, yet this statistic hasn't changed for years. That's roughly 2000 babies a year or six a day in Australia
Preterm birth, birth before 37 weeks gestation, is the leading cause of newborn death, and babies who survive an early birth often face the risk of lifetime health challenges, such as breathing problems, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities and others
Worldwide, 13 million babies are born early every year, including more than 45,000 Australian babies who are admitted to neonatal intensive care or special care units.
Please visit our supportive forum
1 in 4 pregnancies in Australia ends in miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death
There are roughly 10 times more stillborn babies than babies who die of SIDS each year, yet this statistic hasn't changed for years. That's roughly 2000 babies a year or six a day in Australia
Preterm birth, birth before 37 weeks gestation, is the leading cause of newborn death, and babies who survive an early birth often face the risk of lifetime health challenges, such as breathing problems, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities and others
Worldwide, 13 million babies are born early every year, including more than 45,000 Australian babies who are admitted to neonatal intensive care or special care units.
Please visit our supportive forum
1 in 4 pregnancies in Australia ends in miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death
There are roughly 10 times more stillborn babies than babies who die of SIDS each year, yet this statistic hasn't changed for years. That's roughly 2000 babies a year or six a day in Australia
Preterm birth, birth before 37 weeks gestation, is the leading cause of newborn death, and babies who survive an early birth often face the risk of lifetime health challenges, such as breathing problems, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities and others
Worldwide, 13 million babies are born early every year, including more than 45,000 Australian babies who are admitted to neonatal intensive care or special care units.
Please visit our supportive forum
1 in 4 pregnancies in Australia ends in miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death
There are roughly 10 times more stillborn babies than babies who die of SIDS each year, yet this statistic hasn't changed for years. That's roughly 2000 babies a year or six a day in Australia
Preterm birth, birth before 37 weeks gestation, is the leading cause of newborn death, and babies who survive an early birth often face the risk of lifetime health challenges, such as breathing problems, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities and others
Worldwide, 13 million babies are born early every year, including more than 45,000 Australian babies who are admitted to neonatal intensive care or special care units.
Please visit our supportive forum
1 in 4 pregnancies in Australia ends in miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death
There are roughly 10 times more stillborn babies than babies who die of SIDS each year, yet this statistic hasn't changed for years. That's roughly 2000 babies a year or six a day in Australia
Preterm birth, birth before 37 weeks gestation, is the leading cause of newborn death, and babies who survive an early birth often face the risk of lifetime health challenges, such as breathing problems, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities and others
Worldwide, 13 million babies are born early every year, including more than 45,000 Australian babies who are admitted to neonatal intensive care or special care units.
Please visit our supportive forum
1 in 4 pregnancies in Australia ends in miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death
There are roughly 10 times more stillborn babies than babies who die of SIDS each year, yet this statistic hasn't changed for years. That's roughly 2000 babies a year or six a day in Australia
Honour the memory of your loved one, why not give a Gift of Hope to another family?
Every Gift Of Hope that is donated or sponsored is sent with a special gift tag attached to each journal with the wording
" Donated in Honour of" or "Donated in Memory of"

So I wanted something to be able to share with her later in life and this Journal has made the perfect book of memories for me!
I am so very grateful for the time Bec took to make this for me and myself and family are very grateful thanks SO VERY MUCH :)
xxxxxxxoooooo Kylie Singleton
Financial Support
There are various types of financial support available to families who experience the loss of a child or are caring for a child with a disability or congenital diagnosed abnormality that is considered severe.
Please use the below information as a guide only. For more information please contact Centrelink Disability, Sickness and Carers on 13 2717 or visit www.centrelink.gov.au
Bereavement Payment
Eligibility
You may be eligible for a Bereavement Payment if:
- You are caring for a child who dies and you were receiving Carer Payment for them; or
- You are the carer or parent of a child who dies; and
- You were getting, or were qualified to get Parental Leave Pay, Family Tax Benefit, Baby Bonus or Maternity Immunisation Allowance for the child who died.
You also need to be an Australian resident.
Claiming
Generally you will not need to lodge a claim for Bereavement Payment.
Centrelink will look at what payments you may be entitled to receive.
Contact centrelink about the death of your child, and they will let you know what will happen next.
In some cases, such as the death of a new baby, you will need to lodge a claim for Bereavement Payment form.
More Information
Please use the above information as a guide only. For more information please contact Centrelink Disability, Sickness and Carers on 13 2717 or visit www.centrelink.gov.au
If a child’s disability or medical condition is considered “severe” a parent/carer may qualify for a Carers Payment in addition to the Carers Allowance. This income support payment is available if you are unable to support yourself through paid employment while you are providing care to a child (under 16 years).If you qualify for Carer Payment (child) you will generally receive Carer Allowance (child) automatically. Carer payment is subject to income and assets tests.
The application consists of a medical report that needs to be completed and signed by your GP or Paediatrician. The report is a detailed checklist of the level at which your child is functioning, and if you have other professionals involved in your child’s care such as an Occupational Therapist or Speech Pathologist they can also provide supporting documentation as to your child’s level of functioning.
Eligibility
You may be eligible for Carer Payment (child) if you provide constant care in the home of the child you care for, and they are:
- A single child under 16 years of age with a severe disability or a severe medical condition, or
- 2–4 children under 16 years of age with a disability or medical condition whose combined care needs are equal to that of a single child aged under 16 with a severe disability or severe medical condition, or
- 1–2 children and an adult who each have a disability or medical condition and their combined care needs are equal to that of a single child with a severe disability or severe medical condition, or
- 2 or more children under 16 years of age with a severe disability or a severe medical condition in an exchanged care arrangement.
Claiming
You should register your intent to claim Carer Payment (child) as soon as possible.
More Information
Please use the above information as a guide only. For more information please contact Centrelink Disability, Sickness and Carers on 13 2717 or visit www.centrelink.gov.au
Carers Allowance
Depending on the needs of your child you may be eligible to receive Carers Allowance from Centrelink. This is a supplementary payment that may be available to a parent/carer who provides daily care and attention to a child (under 16 years) with a disability or medical condition. Carers Allowance is not subject to an income and assets test.
The application consists of a medical report that needs to be completed and signed by your GP or Paediatrician. The report is a detailed checklist of the level at which your child is functioning. If you have other professionals involved in your child’s care such as an Occupational Therapist or Speech Pathologist they can also provide supporting documentation as to your child’s level of functioning.
Eligibility
You may receive Carer Allowance (child) if you:
- Are looking after a child with a disability or medical condition who needs a lot of additional care and attention on a daily basis, or
- You care for 2 children with disabilities and the children do not individually qualify you for Carer Allowance (child), but together create a substantial caring responsibility, and
- You live with the child (children) you are caring for.
Claiming
You should register your intent to claim Carer Allowance (child) as soon as possible. In some circumstances, you may qualify for back payment of Carer Allowance (child) for up to 12 weeks before you lodge your claim. Application forms are available from Centrelink or from their website.
More Information
Please use the above information as a guide only. For more information please contact Centrelink Disability, Sickness and Carers on 13 2717 or visit www.centrelink.gov.au
