Still Aware is a
charity organisation
A charitable organization or charity is an organization whose primary objectives are philanthropy and social well-being (e.g. educational, religious or other activities serving the public interest or common good).
The legal definition of a cha ...
which attempts to raise awareness of
stillbirth
Stillbirth is typically defined as fetal death at or after 20 or 28 weeks of pregnancy, depending on the source. It results in a baby born without signs of life. A stillbirth can result in the feeling of guilt or grief in the mother. The term ...
as a national issue in
Australia
Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a Sovereign state, sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australia (continent), Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous List of islands of Australia, sma ...
, since stillbirth rates in the country are high for a developed nation. It is Australia's first stillbirth awareness organization and the first
not-for-profit
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charity solely dedicated to ending preventable stillbirths.
Mission
The organization is committed to raising awareness and breaking the
taboo
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surrounding stillbirth, encouraging parents to speak of their experiences. It also works towards preventing stillbirth through education for mothers, families and health clinics. They actively lobby for stillbirth to be listed and remain on the policy agenda at a national level in Australia. It works to gather and report data of care provisions already offered internationally, but which are not offered to Australian patients yet.
Personnel
* Claire Foord, CEO
See also
*
Stillbirth Foundation Australia
*
Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society
The Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity (Sands) is a national charity in the United Kingdom that provides support to anyone affected by the death of a baby.
It is based at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in London and is ...
*
Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep (organization)
*
Abigail's Footsteps
References
External links
Official website
Stillbirth organizations
Charities based in Australia
Awareness activism
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