الاثنين، 14 أكتوبر 2019

'She made me brave': Kristina Keneally demands paid leave for parents of stillborn babies

Labor senator will move a cross-party motion in the Senate to recognise the loss of stillbirth and the coming national action plan

It might seem like a regular Tuesday, but for millions of parents around Australia, it represents beloved children’s birthdays they didn’t live to celebrate.

International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day commemorates the death of a newborn, serving as a day to remember fluttering heartbeats which suddenly stopped.

Related: Stillbirths: Australia's health policies 'failing these babies and their families'

Hi Kristina, we're committed to supporting our people, through all personal circumstances. In addition to our paid leave options we offer a range of additional support mechanisms for people experiencing loss and grief, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Best, ^Matt

Related: The tragedy of stillbirth: 'An unfathomable amount of heartbreak'

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