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 Sunday, 26th October, our Ballarat community will gather at Kirk's Reservoir Park. Join us this October as we Walk together, remembering our little ones with love.

We'll meet from 10:30am for a 11am ceremony.

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

• Remembrance service with readings and reflections from local bereaved families
• Opportunity for everyone to publicly say their little ones’ names
• Pinwheel Ceremony to share a time of reflection and remembrance
• The symbolic Walk to Remember - a short walk around the reservoir and back
• Time for connection over a sausage sizzle 
• Raffle prizes
• Kids craft table
• Coffee van

We invite everyone to stay after the ceremony to enjoy the beautiful park with your group of family or friends.

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 start at $10 and include a pinwheel, with the price capped at $30 for groups of 3+, and if you’re a Heart Strings member, you can get cheaper tickets with the discount code from your welcome letter. For more information about Heart Strings, and to sign up, please visit our website here.

If you’re experiencing financial difficulty, you don’t need to miss out! Please select the “sponsored tickets” option when you register.

**Are pinwheels included?**

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

**Where will we be walking?**

There will be two walk options this year - a walk through the beautiful park and past the reservoir. For a longer walk, we encourage you to walk along the water trail.

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

We’re partnering with A Cut Above Byron for personalised 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. These shirts are posted from Byron Bay (Cavenbah) on the east coast of Australia. Tanja from A Cut Above Byron 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. 

You can expect to see larger family groups, living siblings, and other loving children joining in at the Walk. You might see some joyful elements like bubbles, cakes, 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.