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Ladybird Care Foundation is a charity that exists to support parents who have experienced one of life's most devastating losses – the death of a child, at any age, for any reason.

19/10/2026

Sitting on the fence about Hike for Hope? This is your sign 🐞

Join us on the Three Capes, Tasmania, from 29 April – 2 May 2027 for an incredible weekend of community, connection and some of the most breathtaking trails in the country.

And you won’t be doing it alone. We’ll be right beside you with your fundraising and training, every step of the way – so all you need to do is say yes.

Every dollar you raise helps us connect bereaved parents with trained Peer Mentors who truly understand, because no parent should walk alone.

Early (lady)bird pricing ends this Thursday, 22 October – register now to lock it in.

Only 20 spots available. Link in bio to secure yours 💛

Different organisations. Stronger together. 💛 We were so grateful to have Sara Grant from Red Nose Australia join us at ...
19/10/2026

Different organisations. Stronger together. 💛

We were so grateful to have Sara Grant from Red Nose Australia join us at our Light the Town Red event on Friday 2 October. We’re proud to work alongside organisations like Red Nose, who bring such care and dedication to supporting bereaved parents and families.

Sara recently shared her own story on the Motherland podcast – a powerful and important conversation that we’d encourage you to listen to: https://tinyurl.com/34ajt3zy

Sharing stories from lived experience takes such courage. Every time a parent speaks their child’s name and tells their story, it gives voice to those who are still finding theirs – and reminds others that they’re not alone.

Thank you Sara for sharing our night, for sharing your voice and the important work you do in this shared space. We are honoured to be walking beside Red Nose.

[And when you don't have anything dotty to wear... you improvise..
Dotty-red-noses] 🐞🔴




17/10/2026

What a privilege to spend the day at the Toowoomba on behalf of Grief Guide and Ladybird Care Foundation - Support for Grieving Parents .

Today was a day to honour life and loss, as they go hand in hand. A day to hear and share stories of grief. A day to say the words "death" "dying" "child death" "hope" and "healing" without softening the language to account for others' discomfort.

We, as a community, don't do grief well, but today we did. As professionals and community members alike, because we are all human and loss is unavoidable.

Here are a few glimpses of the day.

🐞🪷 Take good care, today and always 🪷🐞

Today, on Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, we hold close every parent whose baby died during pregnancy or infa...
15/10/2026

Today, on Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, we hold close every parent whose baby died during pregnancy or infancy. Your baby is remembered, your love is real, and you are not alone.

As 7pm arrives in each time zone, candles are lit around the world in memory of babies gone too soon. This wave of light travels across the world, and for 24 hours, that light never goes out.🕯️

If you’d like to connect with a Peer Mentor who understands, reach out to us at [email protected] 🐞

🐞 A gift to share 🐞We’ve been so touched to receive five copies of My Heartstrings, a grief journal for bereaved parents...
15/10/2026

🐞 A gift to share 🐞

We’ve been so touched to receive five copies of My Heartstrings, a grief journal for bereaved parents created by Susan Meyerink, bereaved mum to Chance. Susan is a Specialist Bereavement Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor.

The journal has been carefully crafted to support parents on their healing journey, it includes prompts to help nurture a continuing bond with your child/children. Scattered throughout the journal are prompts, comforting quotes, simple strategies, and information about grief, all intended to inspire moments of peace, gentle reflection, and self-care.

And just like grief itself, there’s no set order. You can open it anywhere and start with whatever speaks to you that day.

💛We have 5 journals to give away💛

If you’re a bereaved parent and would like one for yourself, or you’d like to gift a bereaved parent in your life, email us at [email protected] with your delivery details. The first five emails will receive a copy.

Thank you to Susan and our friends at The Compassionate Friends Victoria Inc.

If you miss out, 🤍My Heartstrings🤍 is available to purchase directly through The Compassionate Friends Victoria Inc. Visit compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au or email [email protected].

If you’d like to explore how a connection with a trained Peer Mentor may offer you a sense of comfort and support, please reach out to our Program team to learn more about our free nationwide program: [email protected]

NOTE: Open to Australian residents only🐨

13/10/2026

I hope to see you this Saturday at this Expo.

I'll be there representing Ladybird Care Foundation - Support for Grieving Parents and Grief Guide, talking openly about life, death, and grief.

This is an event for all humans...because we can't escape loss by not talking about it.

If you're Brissie-based, consider it a good excuse for a roadtrip!

A gentle reminder for our Peer Mentors 🐞 Our next Peer Mentor Development Session, Ask a Mentor: Real conversations abou...
13/10/2026

A gentle reminder for our Peer Mentors 🐞

Our next Peer Mentor Development Session, Ask a Mentor: Real conversations about mentoring, is coming up today:

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM AEST (QLD)
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM AEDT (NSW/VIC/TAS/ACT)
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM ACDT (SA)
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM ACST (NT)
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM AWST (WA)

If you’ve registered, we look forward to seeing you there. Your joining details are in your confirmation email.

*The session will be recorded so that Ladybird Mentors who are unable to attend can view it at a later date.

This week we had the very great pleasure of delivering 'Kaleidoscope' to its new home with Robyn and Trevor! 🐞🎨Each year...
07/10/2026

This week we had the very great pleasure of delivering 'Kaleidoscope' to its new home with Robyn and Trevor! 🐞🎨

Each year, the incredibly talented paints live on stage at our Gala, creating a one-of-a-kind piece that then goes to live auction. Kaleidoscope is the sixth artwork in Caleb's Ladybird Series – swipe through to see the whole collection:

2021 – Hope, Faith, and Love
2022 – The Climb
2023 – Reflections
2024 – Gloria in Excelsis
2025 – Fleurir
2026 – Kaleidoscope

Robyn and Trevor, your incredible generosity in bidding on this painting goes directly towards supporting our Peer Mentor Program – helping us connect more bereaved parents with someone who truly understands. Thank you from all of us at Ladybird Care. ❤️

And Caleb, thank you for once again sharing your gift with us. Each year, it's a highlight of the night to watch your canvas come to life.

What a night! ❤️🐞 On Friday 2 October – National Go Dotty Day – we came together to Light the Town Red, and our hearts a...
06/10/2026

What a night! ❤️🐞

On Friday 2 October – National Go Dotty Day – we came together to Light the Town Red, and our hearts are still full.

We had the privilege of hearing from two mums, Ladybird Care Mentor Tracy and Ambassador Brooke Hanson OLY OAM, who both spoke so openly and generously. Thank you for sharing your boys with us – your words stayed with everyone in the room.

Ladybird Care didn't exist when Brooke and Tracy sons died, so we asked them: what might your journey have looked like if it had?

Brooke's answer: a game changer.

We are so proud to do this work, and to walk alongside our volunteer Peer Mentors – parents who have lived through the unimaginable and now step in to support others, so no parent has to feel so alone.

A huge thank you to https://www.claytonutz.com/ for once again hosting this beautiful event. We're so grateful for your support.

It was a night of connection, community and cake (and check out that cake!) 🎂

We were also so proud to share the evening with our friends:
Red Nose Australia
The Compassionate Friends Queensland
Paper Cranes Children's Foundation
Ipswich Hospice Care - Queensland
Roses in the Ocean
Hummingbird House

To everyone who came along and donned the dots – thank you. Your support helps us make sure bereaved parents across Australia know they're not alone.

🐞 Today is National GO DOTTY DAY 🐞 – a day to raise awareness of the need for support for parents after the death of the...
02/10/2026

🐞 Today is National GO DOTTY DAY 🐞 – a day to raise awareness of the need for support for parents after the death of their child.

GO DOTTY DAY is held every year on 2 October – Emma’s (Lily-Ladybird 🐞) birthday. Today we remember and honour Emma with love, and the beautiful legacy she leaves. Her impact ripples out through every bereaved parent we support, and every much-loved child we remember alongside her.

Thank you to everyone wearing their dots today. And tonight, keep an eye on the Brisbane skyline as we ❤️Light the Town Red❤️ with bridges and landmarks glowing red in support of bereaved parents.

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