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Providing free support to anyone impacted by the loss of a child, from conception to 18

Amber NT - Beside You in Grief provides FREE support to parents, families and the community who experience the unexpected death of a baby or child from conception up to the age of 18 years. The loss of a child could be from miscarriage, stillbirth, termination, sudden illness, accident (car, drowning, fire), youth su***de or SUDI (SIDS). As a not for profit organisation all money raised by Amber NT remains in the Northern Territory. Amber NT relies on the generous support from the Northern Territory community to continue to provide our services. You can help us by:

🔸 Volunteering (fundraising events, Becoming a Parent Supporter and assisting bereaved families)
🔸 Making a one off or regular donation (all donations over $2 are tax deductible)
🔸 Donating goods or services (office consumables, items towards our wish list, items to be auctioned to raise money - all money saved enables greater resources to be placed into bereavement services)
🔸 Hosting your own fundraising event with Amber NT the benefiting charity
🔸 Spreading the word that Amber NT support families through miscarriage, stillbirth, sudden illness, accident, youth su***de and SIDS. The Amber NT - Beside You in Grief's office is located at Harry's Place, Tiwi. At this location we have a bereavement room, library resources and a tree of life for parents, siblings and friends.

02/11/2026

💛 WE’RE THRILLED! COMMUNITY GRANT! 💛

We’re incredibly grateful to receive a CommBank Staff Foundation Community Grant! 🎉

This generous support will help Amber NT continue providing free, specialised support to Territorians impacted by the loss of a baby or child. 💛

Every family deserves support through the heartbreak of child loss, without the added worry of having to pay for it. This grant will help us continue to be there for families when they need us most.

A heartfelt thank you to the CommBank Staff Foundation members whose generosity makes these Community Grants possible, and a special thank you to the local CommBank team for nominating Amber NT and supporting charities making a difference in our community. 💛

Your support helps us continue our commitment to ensuring no Territorian has to navigate the loss of a baby or child alone.

Thank you for standing beside us and the families we support. 💛🦋

31/10/2026

💜👼🦋 Día de los Angelitos – Day of the Little Angels 🦋👼💜

Today, 1 November, is Día de los Angelitos (Day of the Little Angels), a tradition observed in parts of Mexico and other Latin American communities to honour and remember children who have died.
In many traditions, it is believed that the spirits of children return to visit their loved ones around this time. Families honour their little ones by preparing special altars, lighting candles, displaying photographs and placing flowers, favourite foods and meaningful mementos as loving offerings.

🌼 Día de los Mu***os (Day of the Dead) is often misunderstood as a Mexican version of Halloween, but it holds a much deeper meaning. It is a time to remember and celebrate the lives of those who have died, honouring the enduring connection between the living and those who are no longer physically with us.

Across 1 and 2 November, families may gather in cemeteries, decorate graves with flowers and candles, share stories, enjoy music and food, and celebrate the memories of those they love.

For families who have experienced the loss of a baby or child, these traditions offer a beautiful reminder that love doesn't end when a life does. Our children remain part of our families, our stories and our hearts. 💜

There is no single way to remember a child, and every family's journey through grief is unique. Whether through a candle, a photograph, a special tradition or simply speaking their name, remembering is one way we continue to honour the love we hold.

“Our dead are never dead to us, until we have forgotten them.” — George Eliot

At Amber NT, we remember all the babies and children who are loved, missed and never forgotten. 🦋

Beside You in Grief.

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31/10/2026

At the Haunting of Springhill Street, where we are the charity of choice for Australian Halloween King. Come and check out all things spooky.

29/10/2026

Bunnings Palmerston Halloween Family night. All set up and selling fast.

The witches have been busy in the kitchen.

All funds raised stay in the Territory to support Territorians impacted by the loss of baby or child.

28/10/2026

💜 AMBER NT 2026 AGM & CALL FOR BOARD MEMBERS 💜

Are you passionate about supporting families through pregnancy, infant and child loss? We’d love to hear from you!

Amber NT warmly invites our members, supporters and the wider community to join us for our 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM).

📅 Wednesday, 25 November 2026
🕠 5:30pm
📍 Harry’s Place, 1 Willeroo Street, Tiwi

Our AGM is an opportunity to reflect on the past year, share our vision for the future and elect our Board for the year ahead.

💜 All Board positions will be open for election!
We’re looking for people who would like to contribute their skills, experience, ideas and time to help guide Amber NT and support our important work across the Territory.

Why join the Amber NT Board?
✅ Contribute to a vital local cause
✅ Help shape the future of our services
✅ Be part of a compassionate, committed team
✅ Share your skills and learn new ones
✅ Make a meaningful difference for families navigating the loss of a baby or child

Our Board roles are hands-on, with an expectation of helping at our Reflections events and fundraising activities throughout the year.

Whether you have previous Board experience or are keen to contribute in a new way, we encourage you to get in touch and find out more.

📧 Interested in nominating? Contact our General Manager at [email protected] to request a nomination form or discuss the available positions.
📞 Phone: (08) 8948 5311
🗳️ Nominations close at 5:00pm on Wednesday, 25 November 2026.

Every contribution helps us continue providing free, specialised support to Territorians impacted by the loss of a child, from conception to 18 years.

Together, we can help ensure no family has to navigate grief alone. 💜🦋

We hope to see you at our AGM!

28/10/2026

🎃💜 Halloween and Grief – Be Gentle With Yourself 💜🎃

While Halloween is often a time of costumes, decorations, laughter and family traditions, it can also be a difficult time for those grieving the loss of a baby or child.

Holidays and special occasions can bring memories of the moments we shared, the traditions we created and the experiences we had hoped to share in the years ahead. Seeing children dressed up, remembering past Halloweens or simply noticing the excitement around us can bring a quiet ache for someone who is no longer here.

Grief can show up in unexpected ways. You might feel sadness, emptiness, anxiety or a longing for what could have been. You might find comfort in familiar traditions, or you may not feel like celebrating at all. You might even experience a mixture of emotions throughout the day.

💛 Whatever you are feeling, there is no right or wrong way to experience Halloween when you are grieving.

If Halloween feels difficult this year, here are a few gentle reminders:

🧡 Give yourself permission to choose. You don't have to participate in celebrations or continue traditions if they feel too hard. It's okay to do things differently.

🧡 Make space for your feelings. You don't need to put on a brave face or explain your grief to others. Allow yourself to feel whatever comes up, without judgement.

🧡 Find your own way to remember. You might light a candle, look through photographs, say your child's name or create a small ritual that helps you feel connected to them.

🧡 Take things one step at a time. Keep plans simple, take breaks when you need to and give yourself permission to change your mind.

🧡 Reach out if you need to. Talking with someone who understands, whether a friend, family member or support service, can help you feel less alone.

For bereaved parents, Halloween can be another reminder of the milestones, memories and everyday moments you wish you could share with your child. For siblings, grandparents and other family members, it can bring its own feelings of missing someone special.

There is no timeline for grief, and there is no expectation that you should feel a certain way because a holiday is approaching.

This Halloween, please remember to be gentle with yourself and with others. You never know what someone may be carrying beneath the surface. 💜

If Halloween feels hard this year, you are not alone. Amber NT is here to support Territorians impacted by the loss of a baby or child, whenever they need us.

💜 Beside You in Grief.

22/10/2026

💜☕ October Coffee & Chat Connection ☕💜

Our next Coffee & Chat Connection is coming up on Thursday, 29 October 2026, at 10:00am at the Amber NT office at Harry’s Place, Tiwi.

With the end of the year getting closer, this will be our second-last Coffee & Chat gathering for 2026, so we’d love to welcome you along for a cuppa, a chat and some gentle connection. 💜

Coffee & Chat is a relaxed and welcoming space for anyone who has experienced the loss of a baby or child. We understand that grief is different for everyone, and there’s no right or wrong way to feel or participate.

✨ Come along to:
💜 Connect with others who understand
💬 Share a conversation, a memory, or simply listen
☕ Enjoy a cuppa and light morning tea
🌿 Spend some time in a safe, supportive space with no pressure or expectations

You don’t need to have the right words, and you don’t need to talk about your grief if you don’t feel like it. You’re welcome to come exactly as you are.

Whether you’ve joined us before or are thinking about coming for the first time, there’s a place for you at our table. 💜

📅 Thursday, 29 October 2026
⏰ 10:00am
📍 Amber NT office, Harry’s Place, Tiwi

A heartfelt thank you to Community Bank Nightcliff – Bendigo Bank for sponsoring our Coffee & Chat Connection and helping us create opportunities for connection and support within our community. 💜

We look forward to sharing a cuppa with you!

19/10/2026

💛 A BIG THANK YOU TO BENDIGO BANK NIGHTCLIFF! ☕

Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming Naomi, Branch Manager at Bendigo Bank Nightcliff, to the Amber NT office.

Bendigo Bank Nightcliff has been a wonderful supporter of our monthly Coffee and Chat Connections, helping us continue to offer these free, welcoming get-togethers for anyone impacted by the loss of a baby or child.

💜 We know that child loss can feel incredibly isolating. Sometimes, simply sharing a coffee and a conversation with someone who understands, or who is walking a similar path, can help us feel a little less alone.

Coffee and Chat Connections provides a safe, relaxed space where people can connect, share as much or as little as they feel comfortable with, and know they don't have to navigate their grief alone.
We are so grateful to Bendigo Bank Nightcliff for their support throughout this year and into the next couple of years. Your generosity helps us continue creating opportunities for connection and support for Territorians navigating life after the loss of a child. 💛

From all of us at Amber NT, thank you for standing beside our families and helping us continue this important work.

18/10/2026

Setting up for this evenings Light the Lagoon Reflection event starting at 5.00pm.

Address

Harry's Place, 1 Willeroo St, Tiwi
Darwin, NT
0810

Telephone

+61889485311

Website

https://www.ambernt.org.au/

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