Bloss Events
Bloss offers assistance to bereaved parents, siblings, relatives, and friends through a range of activities, gatherings & events.
Bloss organises various support events, such as our annual Remembrance Walk, Bereaved Mothers and Fathers Day events, and self-care activities like healing retreats and workshops. Additionally, we hold fundraisers annually to sustain our support programs and assist families in our local community as they navigate the challenges of baby loss and embark on their healing journey.
Our fundraising events vary each year. Previously, we have participated in Wagga Wagga Takes Two, a charity event where local celebrities team up with talented singers to perform duets and raise funds for local causes. Additionally, we have arranged beautiful and elegant balls and fun and entertaining Trivia nights, along with various other enjoyable and meaningful fundraising activities to assist us to achieve our goals to reach and help families who have experienced the loss of a baby.
Bloss offers assistance to bereaved parents, siblings, relatives, and friends through a range of activities, gatherings & events.
Bloss organises various support events, such as our annual Remembrance Walk, Bereaved Mothers and Fathers Day events, and self-care activities like healing retreats and workshops. Additionally, we hold fundraisers annually to sustain our support programs and assist families in our local community as they navigate the challenges of baby loss and embark on their healing journey.
Our fundraising events vary each year. Previously, we have participated in Wagga Wagga Takes Two, a charity event where local celebrities team up with talented singers to perform duets and raise funds for local causes. Additionally, we have arranged beautiful and elegant balls and fun and entertaining Trivia nights, along with various other enjoyable and meaningful fundraising activities to assist us to achieve our goals to reach and help families who have experienced the loss of a baby.
Remembrance Walk
Remembrance Walk
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About the Event
October 15th is International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Day.
The Bloss Remembrance Walk is held in mid-October to coincide with this important day, and is aimed at acknowledging and remembering babies who have passed away, but continue to be dearly loved and missed.
As part of the day, a service is held, and people have the opportunity to walk around the lagoon, and release a flower into the water in honour of the baby or babies they are remembering.
There are market stalls, information stalls from local services supporting bereaved families, food, live music, kids activities and more.
Why it’s important: This is the largest support event run by Bloss each year, and families and friends are all invited to come along. It is a special day for everyone in the baby loss community to come together, and is always filled with so much love & connection.
How to get involved
Follow our FB page for further information or email as at riverinabloss@gmail.com if you have any questions or would like to be involved.
Red Nose Day
Red Nose Day “Rural Style” with Bloss
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Funds raised on Red Nose Day over the past three decades have led to an impressive 85% decrease in sudden infant deaths, saving 11,357 babies so far.
This progress was made possible through global support and research efforts, resulting in six actionable steps for parents to reduce the risk of infant sleep-related deaths. However, the fight continues as over 3,000 babies still die unexpectedly each year in Australia, leaving families devastated.
About the Event
Red Nose Day “Rural Style” is held on Red Nose Day, and is currently held in mid August in Australia.
Red Nose Day Rural Style was established more than 10 years ago (2010) by the Ganmain Children’s Expo group. This group consisted of mothers with babies who were seeking support services in the local area. The event has been held in Ganmain, NSW, biannually for over a decade. In 2018, Bloss attended the event as local support service in the area. In 2020, the Ganmain Children’s Expo invited Bloss to partner in the 2021 event and eventually take over future operations.
Emergency services also come along to this event to showcase their vehicles and equipment to families and join in the fun.
You can follow Red Nose Day Rural Style on Instagram and Facebook.
The aim of the event is to showcase local health, support, and community services for families with children aged 0-5 years in an expo-style setting. Participants include children aged 0-5 years, their caregivers, service providers, health professionals, community groups, and entertainment providers. The event features quality market stalls, a free BBQ lunch, and children’s activities like Story-time, characters, and an animal farm.
Bloss is continuously seeking partnerships with towns and communities in the Riverina region to host similar events in your area. If your community or organisation has events that could benefit from partnering with Bloss, we would love to hear from you.
Please reach out to us at rednosedayruralstyle@gmail.com for more details.
Mothers Day
Mothers Day
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About the Event
Mothers Day is a special occasion where bereaved mothers are invited to join us at a specially organised event in a stunning venue sponsored by Bloss.
We encourage women to bring along a support person, someone who has stood by them throughout their grief journey, to share this day of gratitude and appreciation.
This event is held on bereaved Mothers Day, the Sunday before Mothers Day, in a beautiful local setting such as the Botanical Gardens or Cotton Tails Winery. It is our heartfelt belief in the significance of acknowledging this day and providing a space for women to honour their baby, themselves, and the women who have supported them. To alleviate any financial burden, we cover the costs of this event each year.
The day is filled with a delightful luncheon or high tea, exciting raffle prizes, insightful guest speakers, and a poignant candle lighting ceremony to remember and cherish the memory of your baby. Coming together in a supportive environment with other women who understand the depth of this shared pain can be a profoundly healing experience, fostering a sense of community and belonging that is invaluable on the path to healing.
“I find this day very moving and powerful every year and the happiness in my heart, that all bereaved mothers go away feeling not so isolated and like they have taken the time to honour their baby who now lives in their heart. I know this gives me some comfort and peace. I enjoy meeting other women and sharing our stories and feeling supported and heard”
—Ruth Hutchins
How to get involved
Follow our FB page for further information or email as at riverinabloss@gmail.com if you have any questions or would like to be involved.
Fathers Day
Fathers Day
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About the Event
The Bloss Beer and BBQ Day is a heartfelt annual event dedicated to supporting bereaved dads during their time of grief and loss.
This event provides a safe space for dads who have experienced similar struggles to come together, relax, and enjoy a laid-back afternoon filled with beer tasting, brewing technique insights, BBQ sampling, and fun activities
The main goal of the Beer and BBQ Day is to ensure that bereaved dads feel supported and connected, knowing that they are not alone on their journey of healing.
Held at the Thirsty Crow in Wagga, the Beer and BBQ Day is a free event for bereaved dads, who are encouraged to bring a support mate along. This event takes place annually on Bereaved Fathers Day, which falls on the last Sunday of August each year.
To get involved and learn more about the event, you can follow their Facebook page for updates or reach out via email at riverinabloss@gmail.com for any inquiries, volunteering opportunities, or to register as a guest for the next bereaved fathers day event.
It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with other dads who understand and to find comfort and support during a difficult time.
How to get involved
Follow our FB page for further information or email as at riverinabloss@gmail.com if you have any questions or would like to be involved.
