Category: Community

I saw this on YouTube and was reminded that increasing  social interactions and friendships assist to battle loneliness and depression….it also aids in longevity of life.

Did you know that an estimated one in four pregnancies (103,000) end in miscarriage in Australia each year, while approximately 3,000 babies are either stillborn or die in the first 28 days after birth.

I have counselled many mums and dads following the loss of a baby, whether still in the womb or as an infant. Because it is not often spoken about, friends and family generally don’t understand the emotional loss and therefore can respond inappropriately or simply avoid the topic.

Today is International Pregnancy Loss & Remembrance Day – a day for the world to remember this loss, to grieve with those who have experienced it and to bring awareness to the topic so that it does not remain taboo. The day will end in an “International Wave of Light”, a world-wide lighting of candles at 7.00pm local time for an hour. Join with others across the world in remembering little loved ones lost.

I will be co facilitating the Being Mums Group in both Gordon and Hornsby. If you are interested please enquire.

2017 Group Dates

• Tuesday 10^th October 2017, 9:30-11:30am, at Girl Guides Hall, 15 Mount William St, Gordon
• Wednesday 11^th October 2017, 2-4pm, Hornsby Heights Community Centre, 104A Galston Rd, Hornsby Heights

Cost: There is no cost to attend the group but you will require a referral from your GP.

To register your interest please talk to your GP (they will refer you with the form found here: sydneynorthhealthnetwork.org.au/mentalhealthtriage or call PHN mental health triage 1300 782 391.

For more information contact the PHN groups coordinator on 8287 1158, or email PHNgroups.coordinator@lifelineh2h.org.au