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15 October, 2021
Infant Loss Remembrance Day shines a light on miscarriage
The Queensland Government is encouraging greater awareness and recognition for those who experience the heartbreaking loss of an infant through pregnancy.
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Minister for Justice and Minister for Women, Shannon Fentiman, said International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, held on October 15, is a chance to memorialise babies lost through miscarriage, stillbirth and infant death.
The Queensland Government invests $7.7 million in funding for perinatal and infant health services, and allocates $8.4 million to 21 Women’s Health and Wellbeing Services, according to the 2021-22 Women’s Budget Statement.
“The Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages offers parents who experience a pregnancy loss up to 20 weeks gestation an optional recognition certificate, free of charge,” Ms Fentiman said.
Further information can be found at: www.qld.gov.au/law/births-deaths-marriages-and-divorces/birth-death-and-marriage-certificates/early-pregnancy-loss-recognition-certificate