International Children's Memorial Day Balloon Release, The Esplanade, Darwin (opposite Novotel Hotel)

SUNDAY 29 January 2012

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 child 

Acknowledgement 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.
 

IMPORTANT

The Cradle Sharing forum has been suspended while we explore how to provide more timely and appropriate support.

Please contact us with any comments or suggestions.

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.

Balloons are released at 5.30pm, so please arrive a little earlier.
Enviro-friendly balloons provided.

NOTE: In the event of heavy rain, please come directly to the Novotel - we will blow balloons up inside then release them when there is a break in the rain.