Miracle Babies Foundation

10/06/2026

Our Nurture E Information Hub gives you trusted information about your child’s growth and development, all guided by health professionals to provide Evidence, Education and Empowerment.

Topics on our Nurture E Information Hub include:
- Pregnancy
- In Hospital
- Post-Pregnancy Care
- Preschool Years
- Primary School Years
- High School Years
- Adulthood

To support accessibility for all readers, we provide the Recite Me Accessibility Tool across our website, including our Nurture E Information Hub.

Over the past few months, the tool has been used 150 times, with Czech and English being the most commonly selected languages, helping more families access information in a way that works for them.

If you would like to access our Nurture E Information Hub, please click here https://www.miraclebabies.org.au/content/information/gjmbm0

09/06/2026

As tax time approaches, your support can change lives for families like Sienna’s.

The impact of a premature or sick baby can last a lifetime, felt not only by parents but by siblings who are also part of the journey. Parents often spend long days and nights in hospital navigating fear, hope and exhaustion, while siblings adjust to time apart and changes at home. For many families, the neonatal journey is filled with uncertainty and often fear and isolation, which is why support matters, because no family should face it alone.

Miracle Babies Foundation supports siblings through our Sibling Activity Resource, helping them understand and cope during this time. After 122 days in the neonatal unit, Sienna was finally discharged and able to go home to her family.

They now attend our NurtureGroup, where families find community and connection with others who have walked a similar path, because we are in this together, now and for the road ahead. Just a $475 Tax Time donation will support a family through their first 6 months after leaving the hospital.

Make a life-changing Tax Time donation today to ensure no other families face this journey alone https://www.miraclebabies.org.au/content/tax-appeal/go70mg

08/06/2026

Our NurtureGroups provide ongoing support for families after discharge from the neonatal unit. Because the journey doesn’t simply end when you leave the hospital, many families face new challenges as they adjust to life at home.

These support groups offer a safe and understanding space, led by our NurtureProgram Support Team who have lived experience of the neonatal journey themselves. They are here to provide guidance, connection, and support for the journey now and for the road ahead.

Our NurtureGroups provide a safe and supportive space for children and families impacted by a premature or sick birth, including those facing ongoing medical challenges. Parents, siblings, and extended family members are all welcome.

This week, we’re highlighting our 8 NSW NurtureGroup locations, which includes:

📍 Campbelltown
📍 Liverpool
📍 Penrith
📍 Tamworth
📍 Westmead
📍 Wollongong
📍 Newcastle
📍 Nowra

Last month alone, these NSW NurtureGroups provided 106 support interactions, ensuring families received the vital support they need.

If you would like to attend any of our NurtureGroups, please click here https://www.miraclebabies.org.au/content/nurturegroup/gk5p54

07/06/2026

Miracle mum Philippa recently shared the story of her son, Tristan, who was born unwell at 37 weeks.

Almost every June during Winter, Tristan becomes unwell with RSV.

RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, is the most common cause of respiratory and breathing infections in children and one of the leading causes of the common cold.

Tristan was born at 37 weeks with several medical conditions and spent time in Brisbane’s Women’s NICU. One of his diagnoses, bronchopulmonary dysplasia( undeveloped lungs and airways), places him at greater risk during RSV season.

Despite a strong action plan from the immunology team at Perth Children’s Hospital, including bronchodilators, nebulisers and steroids, RSV often leads to hospital support including oxygen, IV fluids and specialist care. Tristan has also developed pneumonia from RSV on several occasions.

"Watching my child go through this illness every single Winter, without being able to do anything to stop it, breaks my heart."- Philippa said.

This week is also RSV Awareness Week. The theme this year is Don’t Let Them Go Unprotected.

Protecting our most vulnerable is a shared responsibility. When we unite against RSV, we can reduce its impact on our families, friends and communities.

RSV is a leading cause of hospitalisation in young children. On average, the virus is responsible for almost 12,000 annual admissions to hospital by Australian children under 12 months of age.

In infants, the symptoms of RSV are similar to many other respiratory viruses and include a runny nose, coughing, sneezing, wheezing, loss of appetite, lethargy, and irritability. Babies and young children can deteriorate very quickly. If you suspect severe RSV or an associated lung infection, see a healthcare professional urgently.

You can find more Information on RSV on our Nurture E Information Hub https://www.miraclebabies.org.au/content/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv/gmfcyg

06/06/2026

There are less than 3 months to go until Miracle Moon Walk 2026!

More than just a walk, it's an opportunity to connect, share experiences, and be part of a supportive community that helps families navigate their neonatal journey.

Get ready for an unforgettable evening for the whole family. Bring your loved ones, get involved, and be part of something bigger as we walk together to support families of premature and sick newborns.

📍 Virtual Miracle Moon Walk – August & September 2026
📍 Perth Miracle Moon Walk – Saturday, 22 August 2026
📍 Sydney Miracle Moon Walk – Saturday, 12 September 2026

Join us in lighting the path forward for miracle families, because this journey needs more than medical care, it needs a community.💜

https://www.miraclemoonwalk.com.au/

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05/06/2026

This Tax Time, your donation will be the lifeline that provides vital support for families in hospital and beyond.

When a baby is born unexpectedly and admitted to the Neonatal Unit, it is overwhelming for the whole family as they navigate uncertainty and potentially lifelong challenges.

"The NICU can be such a frightening and isolating place — the life no parent ever imagines, surrounded by machines instead of being in our arms," - Melissa said.

A donation of just $147 will support one family through their Hospital Journey or $441 will support three families. By making a Tax Time donation, you make a meaningful difference for families in need.
All donations above $2 are also tax-deductible.

Make a Tax Time donation today, to ensure families don’t face the journey alone https://www.miraclebabies.org.au/content/tax-appeal/go70mg

04/06/2026

Wow! We are blown away by the way Baby Sensory Toddler Sense AU NZ community came together during the Superhero Senseathon in Miracle Month of May, raising an incredible $71,028.98 for Miracle Babies Foundation.

These funds will make a meaningful difference to families with premature and sick newborns. Thanks to their incredible fundraising effort, 483 families will receive vital support during their hospital journey, helping them navigate this challenging time with the support of a caring community.

A huge thank you to Baby Sensory Toddler Sense AU NZ, the amazing Baby Sensory and Toddler Sense franchises who got involved and everyone who donated, fundraised, bought raffle tickets or supported us along the way. Together, you've made a difference for families of premature and sick newborns because this journey needs more than medical care, it needs a community.

04/06/2026

Did the hospital offer you donor milk for your baby (or babies)?

If yes, researchers from the SHARE Study would like to talk to you - even if you chose not to accept the offer of donor milk.

This study is a collaboration between Adelaide University, the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), the Women's and Children's Hospital and the Centre for Research Excellence in Human Milk Nutrition for Preterm Infants. It has been approved by the Women's and Children's Health Network Human Research Ethics Committee (Approval Number: 2025/HRE00302).

Click the link to find out more and join the study.

https://redcap.link/idqif6vb

03/06/2026

03/06/2026

At Miracle Babies Foundation, we know how confusing it can be for children when a new sibling is still in hospital. Parents may also find it hard to explain what’s happening, making support for siblings especially important.

The Sibling Activity Pack is designed to help children understand this experience through simple, engaging activities that gently explain why their baby brother or sister may not be home yet, while helping them feel included and connected.

The pack is created especially for them to support their emotions and help them understand their important role as a sibling.

If you would like to learn more about our Sibling Activity Packs, click here https://www.miraclebabies.org.au/content/sibling-activity-pack/gnnfdk