Introduction

The Australian Chapter's volunteer Committee and associated positions are kindly undertaken either by families with affected children, who have lost their children or by friends.

Memberships (view Membership and Volunteers page) are paya;ble annually and an amount of $25 is all you pay. This entitles you to all the following support areas:

• An email and posting list is maintained where any news, updated or relevant information is received by us, you will be automatically notified;
• Quarterly newsletters with notices, helpful information, fundraising results and research reports;
• Referrals to other families who may be in a similar stage to you or reside closely. This can be arranged with consents from each party. Special bonds can be formed this way;
• Public awareness and fundraising is not only fun but is important for you to utilise all resources that surround you. We can help you when you are ready to do so;
• Who should I contact now?  Please refer to the Contacts page of this site;
• State-by-state organisations resource guide;
• Information available to Families:
  a) Brochures
  b) Newsletters
  c) Library of publications, books and DVDs. (view items here)

The following support services are provided by the BDSRA:

a.  Australian Family Conference Get-to-gether.
b. Publications, Books and DVDs Library. 
c.  Health Professional Database.
d. Bereavement program.