Hold the Light

You are warmly invited to a quiet, heartfelt evening dedicated to individuals and families in our Sunshine Coast community who have experienced pregnancy, infant or child loss.

In recognition of International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, this gathering offers a gentle space to pause, reflect and honour our little ones who remain forever loved. 

Every child, no matter how brief their time with us, leaves an enduring imprint. Their lives are cherished, their stories held, their light continues.

Hold the Light Event

Shared Stories

This event is designed as a self-guided experience. Throughout the event space, you will find several small stations set-up, each offering a different way to gently honour your child or connect with others who also understand this difficult journey. Guests are welcome to explore each station at their own pace - without any expectation.

One of these stations is Shared Stories, a place where the voices of our community come together.

Shared Stories: A Tapestry of Love and Loss

The Shared Stories station will showcase a video that weaves together reflections from parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts and uncles across our community who have experienced pregnancy, infant or child loss. Their stories offer tender insight, shared understanding and a sense of companionship on a journey no-one chooses, but many walk.

Supporting Instructions

We ask that any contributions are submitted by Monday 21st September.

Length Guidelines:

We appreciate these limits may not reflect your full story; they are simply in place to ensure every contribution can be included with care:

  • Video and Audio: up to 30 seconds

  • Written: up to 50 words.

You can choose to focus on one message, memory or reflection that feels most meaningful.

Recording Guidance

These simple tips help us deliver your message:

  • Lighting: Sit facing a soft light source. Avoid strong backlighting.

  • Sound: Choose a quiet space. Avoid background noise.

  • Camera: Position at eye level. Keep the frame steady.


Share Your Story

We warmly welcome community members who have lived connections to pregnancy, infant or child loss to contribute their own reflections to the Shared Stories video.

This page has been created to support you in sharing your story in the way that feels most comfortable. You may choose to respond through:

  • Video

  • Audio

  • Written submission.

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