Sands Townsville

17/04/2024

Being the "silly one" on television is a "dream job" following a personal tragedy that changed the course of Teo Gebert's life and career.

14/12/2023

“It was the night before Christmas and Santa was busy making his rounds
He was light on his feet making sure he didn't make a sound.

But he took notice that some homes didn't have that Christmas Glee.
so he decided to stop because he thought that just can't be.

He crept in a mommy's bedroom and stopped dead in his steps, as he saw a little angel hugging his mom as she slept

The little angel looked up and cried " oh Santa you are finally here!!
I've been waiting for you to help me let Mommy know I am near".

Santa picked up the wee angel and asked him " What can I do? I'm just a simple toy maker I can't make your mommy's dreams come true".

So the two of them sat and they sat for a while until the tiny angel jumped up and screamed with a smile.
"let's leave her a sign a beautiful sign from above,
let her know it's from me sent from heaven with love"!!!

So Santa dug and he dug deep, in that big glorious bag that was filled with lots of treats .

He pulled out a beautiful white feather that look like it was made out of snow.
And he thought such a beautiful sign that only a grieving mother would know.

He placed it on her nightstand and kissed the angel on his head.
Then placed him next to his mom as she slumbered in bed.

I think I'll stay here with Mommy and visit her in her dreams tonight,
She misses me dearly and needs to know I'm all right.

Santa made his way to his sled, And wiped a tear from his eye.
He fell to his knees and managed to cry.

Merry Christmas to all the grieving mothers across this big land.
And let it be known your angels are with you holding your hands....”

Written by Joe’s mommy

31/10/2023

Some, not all, bereaved families struggle with ghosts and ghouls, especially after a recent loss. And having kids in skeleton costumes may be the last thing in the world you want when you are mourning your little one. The hyperactive laughter of slightly scared, sugared-up kids on the streets can amplify your grief. It's ok to feel that way.

🕯️Do what you need to do, even if that's turning off the lights and hiding in the dark.

It's ok not to feel the fun, not take the joke and not participate. You don't owe anyone an explanation. If you think you do, just say, 'Halloween's not for me!'

Conversely, if Halloween is your thing and you love ghouls, ghosts and skeletons, that's ok too. You are allowed to have fun and continue to live your life. It doesn't mean you've forgotten your little one.

Remember, we are here for you 24/7 on our support line 1300 308 307

15/10/2023

If you are missing a ‘doll’, she may have been dropped as she wasn’t amongst the chairs, please PM so we can return her. 🤍

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15/10/2023

What a wonderful morning, walking for our babies.

Thank you to everyone who joined us. Thank you to everyone who supported us in making this year’s Townsville Walk to Remember happen.

Please share your photos with us in the comments and add the hashtag

13/10/2023

Hope to see our baby loss community this Sunday at Anzac park for our annual walk to remember ❤️

01/10/2023

08/09/2023

Registrations are now open for our 2023 Walk to Remember! When you register, you'll have the opportunity to select from many volunteering opportunities. Our Walk is only possible thanks to our dedicated community and we are deeply grateful to anyone who helps us host this beautiful event ⭐

7:30 AM Sun 15 Oct at ANZAC Park, North Ward, QLD. Gather in beautiful ANZAC Park in memory of our little ones who have died far too soon. Our community comes together each year to spend time together honouring our little ones. We will take the steps ...

08/08/2023

Local couple in Townsville are working through their grief through raising funds for red nose in honour of their little girl Andie 💖

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09/06/2023

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24/05/2023

If you’d like to join TCC and Rotary Saints and honour your babies gone too soon click on the link below to reserve tickets. Together they’ve created a beautiful garden 🪴 in Belgian gardens cemetery where parents who’ve lost a child can visit to find comfort and solace. ♥️

Townsville City Council and Townsville Rotary Saint will be officially opening The Forever Garden at Belgian Gardens Cemetery on Friday 2 June, 2023.

A creative artistic space for peace and reflection for families to be with the memory of their loved little ones; children lost to illness, accident, or su***de.

If you would like to attend, please register your interest here: https://bit.ly/3W5rExh

Spaces are limited.

18/04/2023

Olivia asked a good question about grief support. What kind of support do grievers most say they need? Results of a study we published recently shows that hu...