Today and everyday around 94 babies are welcomed into the world in Western Australia. 84 of them will join their parents and families at home in the next few days, 2 of them were born before 32 weeks gestation and are in for the fight of their life, 6 of them were born between 32 weeks and 36 weeks, a further 2 will have been born full term but sick, a path their parents no doubt thought they would not be travelling.
We are proud to say that we are WA's premier charity for high-risk pregnancy and babies born sick or premature. We are 100% volunteer run and our programs seek to create a deeper connection within the community, improving the health and wellbeing of others. Programs include:
Bedrest Care Packages
Neonatal Unit Care Packages
Developmental Playgroup
Coffee Mornings
Special Occasion Gifts
Peer to Peer Support
Advocacy + more
This past year we have been able to expand our programs to reach even more West Australian families facing the challenges of high-risk pregnancy, the Neonatal Unit and beyond, in not only Perth but also in regional WA. That’s all thanks to the overwhelming support we receive from people just like you.
We would like to invite you ALL to join us in raising awareness throughout November as part of 'Neonatal November'. We seek to raise awareness and connection within the community for ALL babies admitted to neonatal units, regardless of cause.
World Prematurity Day
November 17 is World Prematurity Day and around the globe people will be marking the occasion by coming together to recognise the 15 million babies born to soon. We invite you all to attend our FREE Family Fun Day which will be held at Bardon Park, Maylands. Thanks to the generosity of the City of Bayswater we have a wonderful day of fun planned from 10am to 2pm, with special guests Elsa and Wonder Woman, face painting, food trucks, coffee van, kids games, bouncy castle, petting zoo, raffle and more.
Bring your family and friends as everyone is welcome. This is a day for the entire community to come together to connect and raise awareness. Whilst prematurity is the leading cause of Neonatal Unit admission it isn’t the only reason a newborn might be admitted. Many full term but sick babies are admitted too.
There is plenty of shade so bring a picnic rug and make yourself comfortable. Food can be purchased from the onsite food trucks or you are welcome to BYO picnic. Parking is a breeze with plenty of bays available. We can think of no better way to spend a Sunday and can’t wait to see you there!
Feel free to RSVP through our Facebook event page. You are also welcome to download our poster to share via your social media, or to print and put up in your work place or on a local notice board. We appreciate your support!
Neonatal November Celebrations
Other ways you can get involved in Neonatal November include:
If you are a business consider running a special promotion through November or just on World Prematurity Day where a percentage of sales or a specific dollar amount is donated to us for every purchase made. Keep us informed so we can help to promote it.
Have a free dress day, or wear purple in your workplace or school to show support and raise awareness. Consider collecting a gold coin donation.
Have a ‘tiny bites for tiny sparks’ lunch, morning or afternoon tea in your home, workplace or school with proceeds as a donation.
Light your home or workplace purple on World Prematurity Day and join the wave of purple light sweeping the globe at 7pm.
Run you own fundraising event, garage sale, online auction, quiz, bingo, cake stall etc. Please contact us for support in advertising your event, promotional logos etc.
Add a frame to your Facebook profile, search ‘tiny sparks wa’ to see the options available.
Set up your own fundraising page via Everyday Hero, choose Tiny Sparks WA as your charity to support and each donor will receive a tax deductible donation receipt.
Don't forget to tag us on social media about your participation #tinysparkswa @tinysparkswa #neonatalnovember #worldprematurityday
Light it up Purple
Join the wave of light sweeping the globe at 7pm. With major landmarks all over the world lit purple. Participating Western Australian buildings and landmarks include:
Trafalgar Bridge
Elizabeth Quay including the bridge
Parliament House
The Bell Tower
Mandurah Estuary Bridge
