Join us this October for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Month, in our special Walk to Remember. 

We gather to remember our precious babies and children, by taking the “steps” they never got to take.

Everyone is invited - all bereaved families in our community, and their loved ones - so register now, to find connection with other bereaved parents, families, and friends.

On the 10th October, our Melbourne community will gather at Bunurong Memorial Park, Melbourne. Join us this October as we Walk together, remembering our little ones with love. Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust’s Community Care & Wellbeing team have been so wonderful again offering their time, support and care to help make this event possible.  So of course I want to share a special THANKS to them!

We'll meet from 10am for a 10:30am ceremony.

The Walk to Remember is a relaxed, family-friendly event that includes:

• Remembrance service with readings and reflections from local bereaved families
• Live music
• Pinwheel Ceremony to share a time of reflection and remembrance
• The symbolic Walk to Remember - a short loop around the lake 
• Time for connection over coffee and a light lunch after the walk
• Facepainting for the kids and a craft table.
• And possibly goats!

Please be aware that photography will be provided on the day. You will have the opportunity to inform them on the day if you do not wish to be photographed.

Frequently asked questions and more details

**Did you know?**

Our annual Walks to Remember began as a way for families who have experienced the loss of a baby or child to meet together in remembrance, love, and connection.

**How much are tickets?**

Tickets are $10 and include a FREE pinwheel. 

**Are pinwheels included?**

All tickets include a pinwheel, with the exception of the child ticket. Pinwheels are suitable for ages 3+. Children under 3 will not receive a pinwheel.

**Parking and public transport?**

There is FREE onsite parking available, and bus stops right at the front of the entrance.

**Is food included?**

We usually have a free sausage sizzle and a coffee bar on the day, however this year we will have free lunch boxes & soft drink/water and juice boxes for the kids. However, for those wanting a hot beverage, Café Vita will be open, with drinks available for purchase.

**Where can I buy the Walk to Remember shirt?**

We’re partnering with Above Byron Printing for personalized event t-shirts again this year. They generously donate a portion of the sale of each Walk to Remember shirt to Red Nose, which helps us to support grieving families across the country.

Please place your order at least 3 weeks before your Walk, to make sure it arrives in time. Try to add an extra week if you live in remote areas, because these shirts are posted from Byron Bay (Cavenbah) on the east coast of Australia. Tanja from Above Byron Printing says thank you!

**What to expect:**

Our Red Nose annual Walks to Remember are about making connections while honouring the love and loss that we all share.

You may find that connecting with people is often easier with other people who really “get it”, or you might feel nervous about talking with others who have lost a precious child. There will be many members of the Red Nose staff team and community to help you feel comfortable.

You can expect to see larger family groups, and young children joining in at the Walk. You’ll see some joyful elements like bubbles, face painting, and butterflies—these are all part of celebrating our connection to our children.

And this event is also a time to reflect, embracing both our deepest sorrow and the joy our children brought into our lives. So in the remembrance service and the Walk itself, you can expect that we’ll focus on our enduring love for our babies or children who died, and the milestones we’ll never see with them.

While this event is family-friendly, the safety and supervision of children in your care remain your responsibility.