Here is some info about upcoming events - we'll add to them as we confirm details...
Sands WHV Matariki Baby Loss Memorial Service
Every year we hold a memorial service at the time of Maori new year (late May-early June). In traditional times, Matariki was a season to celebrate and to prepare the ground for the coming year. We hold the service at St Augustine's church in Britannia St, Petone and it is usually in the evening. We will be putting information on this page as we confirm details.
Sands National Conference
Every two years a Sands group hosts a national conference that brings together bereaved families, health and caring professionals, researchers and anyone with an interest in perinatal and infant loss, grief and bereavement. Sands Canterbury will be hosting the 12th biennial Sands conference in Christchurch on 20-22 September 2019 at the Sudima Hotel, Christchurch, New Zealand. Click here for the conference website.
Sands WHV Matariki Baby Loss Memorial Service
Every year we hold a memorial service at the time of Maori new year (late May-early June). In traditional times, Matariki was a season to celebrate and to prepare the ground for the coming year. We hold the service at St Augustine's church in Britannia St, Petone and it is usually in the evening. We will be putting information on this page as we confirm details.
Sands National Conference
Every two years a Sands group hosts a national conference that brings together bereaved families, health and caring professionals, researchers and anyone with an interest in perinatal and infant loss, grief and bereavement. Sands Canterbury will be hosting the 12th biennial Sands conference in Christchurch on 20-22 September 2019 at the Sudima Hotel, Christchurch, New Zealand. Click here for the conference website.
