Further links that may be of assistance

SIDS and Kids National site.

Our parent national site.

www.sidsandkids.org 

Parents Forum

Join other parents in a supportive forum offering comfort, stories of hope and the opportunity to share memories of your precious child. Run by SIDS and Kids South Australia

www.tinyhearts.com.au

Bereavement Support Internet Forum

This is an internet message board for bereaved parents to chat, discuss particular issues and provide and receive support from other parents and counsellors from  SIDS and Kids NSW.

http://www.sidsandkids.org/nsw/bereavement_support.html 

Consumer Affairs Victoria

There are a few essential items you will need for your new baby. If the furniture is new or second hand always check that the item meets Australian standards. For details about Australian Standards and what makes a safe product, get a copy of "Product Safety: Safe Products for Your Baby" from:

www.consumer.vic.gov.au

New Toy and Nursery Safety Line 1300 364 894
Run by Consumer Affairs, this dedicated line will allow parents and carers to make enquiries, discuss concerns and report unsafe products about the safety of toys and nursery products.

Australian Competition and Consumer Association

For a comprehensive guide to nursery furniture, download the ACCC's publication, "Keeping Baby Safe". This publication details each type of nursery item, its risks, what to look for before you buy and a thorough guide to using it safely at home.

http://www.accc.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/655340

Maternal Child Health Victoria

The Maternal and Child Health Service is a free service for all Victorian families with children aged 0-6 years. The Service offers support, information and advice regarding parenting, child health and development, child behaviour, maternal health and well-being, child safety, immunisation, breastfeeding, nutrition and family planning. Parents can also join groups that provide health information, and an opportunity to meet other parents in the local area.

http://www.office-for-children.vic.gov.au/maternal-child-health

PANDA

A Victorian organization that provides confidential information, support and referral to anyone affected by post and antenatal mood disorders, including partners and extended family members. PANDA also produces and distributes information about post and antenatal mood disorders to health professionals and the wider community.

http://www.panda.org.au/

The Compassionate Friends Victoria

T.C.F. Victoria promote the positive resolution of parents' grief, and to foster the physical, emotional and spiritual growth, in an open and friendly environment of bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings.

http://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/

Brett Jaques Photography Five and Under Book

If your child (or children) is under five years of age and you would like to have a FREE portrait session with Australian multi award winning photographer Brett Jacques and have have one of those images selected to be published in the book "Five & Under" we then invite you to apply today - all profits from the book will be donated to SIDS and Kids Victoria.

http://www.bjphoto.com.au/fiveandunder.html

State Coroner's Office

The Counselling and Support Service of the State Coroner's Office has been providing support to families, impacted by deaths reported to the Coroner, since 1983.

http://www.vifm.org/in_counselling.html