National Services

• Research into the causes of SIDS, stillbirth and sudden and unexpected death in infancy

• Development and implementation of the evidence based SIDS and Kids Safe Sleeping Health Promotion Program to educate health professionals and parents, promoting public awareness and providing educational resource materials for the community

• Provision of educational materials on bereavement to parents, health professionals and the community

• Strategies to reduce infant mortality in Indigenous families

• Management and maintenance of the of the national website:  www.sidsandkids.org

• Advocacy about SIDS and Kids issues particularly to the media and Government

Involvement with international organisations associated with SIDS, Stillbirth and sudden and unexpected death in infancy

Member Organisation Services

• Health promotion and education to the Australian community

• 24-hour-a-day bereavement support to families who suffer the sudden and unexpected death of a baby or child, regardless of cause including -

   

  Specialised family support groups;

   

  Bereavement resources;

  Referrals and support for funerals;

  Access to professional and peer support.

   

• Support groups for families and friends with professional and peer support

• Information Help Line - 1300 308 307

To access any of these Member Organisation services please call 1300 308 307.  You will automatically be directed to your local SIDS and Kids office.