Platform to support miscarriage resources for parents and families

Overview

This grant opportunity was announced as part of the 2024-25 Budget which allocated funds to support the Government’s commitment to women’s health, which included a component to support families experiencing miscarriage. The purpose of this grant opportunity is to fund Healthdirect Australia to compile and/or develop and host a miscarriage information suite for parents and families.  Following miscarriage, people generally report a lack of information and support, poor access to follow-up care and limited referral to support services. An information suite will be compiled and/or developed for people and families who have experienced miscarriage and available on the Pregnancy, Birth and Baby (PBB) website for individuals, GPs, medical services and hospitals around the country. It will contain evidence-based information, acknowledgement, and advice regarding miscarriage, including what to expect following miscarriage, how to care for yourself, physical recovery and where to find support. A recent gap analysis was commissioned by the department to examine current knowledge and resource gaps, with a focus on priority populations. Consultation findings were informed by market research including a desktop analysis and interviews with healthcare professionals and miscarriage organisations. To view the grant opportunity documents, please select the red "Grant Opportunity Documents" button on the left-hand side.