Matariki - He wā huihui tahi, he wā whakamaumahara ki ā tātou pēpi, he wā mō te titiro whakamua.

Matariki - A time to gather, to remember our babies, and to look ahead.

Our conference is taking place just before the rising of Matariki, so it’s a chance for us to gather in preparation for the new year. Incorporating the themes of Matariki, we gather to remember our babies, we appreciate and celebrate each other’s company and we look ahead to the future.

We welcome bereaved parents and families, healthcare professionals, and anyone who has an interest in pregnancy, baby and infant loss, and grief and bereavement care. We cater to all audiences and our attendees are a mix of bereaved parents and families, and varied professionals. We get feedback from conference attendees that it is a special forum that encompasses both families and practitioners. A Sands conference is a place to come together to remember, learn, talk and feel supported in a place where pregnancy, baby, and infant loss is recognised and spoken of.

Our conference is taking place on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th June, 2025 at the James Cook Hotel in Te Whanganui a tara/Wellington.