Cradle is a Northern Territory (Australia) support group for parents and their families who have suffered the loss of a child of any age through miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death, or any other tragedy.
CRADLE Helps by:
Facilitating a monthly support meeting on the 2nd Saturday of every month, held at 10am at Darwin Private HospitalUnderstanding that confidentiality is most important Maintaining a small lending library of books and videos about this special griefBeing an advocate for families when needed Providing a 24 hour telephone contact for counselling or more information on 0438 272 353Providing a range of brochures relevant to parents and family members who are grieving the lost of a childAcknowledgement of a pregnancy ended before 20 weeks gestation
Whilst a birth certificate cannot be issued for babies between 0-20 weeks gestation, a commemorative certificate can be issued by the NT Registrar of Births Deaths and Marriages.
Further details about this service can be obtained form the office of Births Deaths and Marriages (NT Department of Justice). Click here to access the application form.
CRADLE Committee
President
Mo Davy
Secretary
Gretchen Ennis
Treasurer
Pat Williams
Committee Members
Cyndee Gliddon
Chris Sutton
Kylie Sheffield
For 24 hour telephone contact call
0438 272 353
NEW
QUESTIONNAIRE for women and families who have experienced a loss in early pregnancy through miscarriage.
Please click here to find out more.
International Children's Memorial Day
International Children's Memorial Day is commemorated on the 29th of January each year with a balloon release on the Esplanade, Darwin. We welcome parents and loved ones who would like to share in this special day of remembrance.
Time: 5.30pm
Enviro-friendly balloons provided
