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).
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which attempts to raise awareness of
stillbirth
Stillbirth is typically defined as fetus, fetal death at or after 20 or 28 weeks of pregnancy, depending on the source. It results in a baby born without vital signs, signs of life. A stillbirth can often result in the feeling of guilt (emotio ...
as a national issue in
Australia
Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country comprising mainland Australia, the mainland of the Australia (continent), Australian continent, the island of Tasmania and list of islands of Australia, numerous smaller isl ...
, 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
*
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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