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Take things at your own pace. Below are trusted Australian services — for the practical paperwork, and for support when you need to talk.
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Official information and support
These apply Australia-wide, whichever state you're in.
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- Services Australia — what help there is when a child dies
What happens to payments, Paid Parental Leave and Medicare, and what Centrelink needs to know.
Practical helpRegistration & certificates
- Services Australia — Stillborn Baby Payment
A one-off payment you may be able to claim if your baby was stillborn.
Practical help
- Services Australia — bereavement assistance
Payments and support that may be available after the death of a child or family member.
Practical help
- Pregnancy, Birth and Baby — pregnancy loss
Australian Government health guidance on miscarriage, stillbirth and what care to expect.
Health informationCounselling
- Registering your baby's stillbirth
Stillbirths must be registered with the births, deaths and marriages registry in your state or territory — this page links to each one.
Registration & certificates
- Red Nose — Grief and Loss support
Free 24/7 counselling and support for anyone affected by the death of a baby or child.
CounsellingPeer supportHealth information
- SANDS — miscarriage, stillbirth and newborn death support
Peer support, online groups and resources for bereaved parents and families.
Peer supportCounsellingHealth information
- Beyond Blue — grief and loss
Mental health support and information on coping with grief.
Counselling
This page is general information only, not medical, legal or financial advice. Your hospital social worker can help with state-specific steps.