Our friends at Telethon Kids Institute are looking for some NICU Dad’s to answer a short survey about their experience. This research will help us to better understand how to support fathers and their involvement in supporting their babies in the Neonatal Unit.
Father’s Day 2019
Today we celebrate Father’s Day and recognise all those Dad’s and Father Figures who…
are currently watching their baby in the Neonatal Unit
are anxiously waiting for their little one to arrive
only have memories of their baby in their heart
provide and care for their families
get up early for their children’t sport
receive phone calls from their ‘big babies’ who have grown up
Happy Father’s Day to all of you!
For our current Neonatal Unit Dad’s all over this great state of Western Australia, we have provided a small gift today. To let you know that we are thinking of you and whilst this day might not be playing out the way you had planned we hope this brings a little cheer during this extremely difficult time.
If you are a Dad or Father Figure looking for some extra support we would welcome you to join our Facebook Group specifically for Dad’s here https://www.facebook.com/groups/TSWAdadsupport
Father's Day 2017
Thanks to the support of our community we were able to distribute 210 gifts across 20 neonatal units state wide for Father's Day. We know from the feedback we have received over the past 4 years that these special occasion gifts really go make a difference to a parents connection with their baby in the neonatal unit.
We designed cards especially for our neonate Dads so they can treasure their baby's tiny footprints created with love by their neonatal nurses. We also included a small gift to let them know that they are not alone, and the Tiny Sparks WA community is here to support them and their family.
Cards for Dad's in neonatal units.
Keyring gifts.
Mail out for our regional hospitals.
Heading to the post office.
Father's Day 2015
Father's Day 2015 saw the delivery of 160 gifts to WA's five largest neonatal units, including King Edward Memorial Hospital, Princess Margaret Hospital, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Joondalup Health Campus and St John of God Hospital Subiaco.
We designed cards especially for our neonate Dads so they can treasure their baby's tiny footprints created with love by their neonatal nurses. We also included a small token present to let them know that they are not alone, and the Tiny Sparks WA community is here to support them and their family.
Dad's Winter 2015 Sundowner
Dad's are often responsible for steering the ship when it comes to navigating the family's high-risk pregnancy and/or neonatal unit journey. They are also often the forgotten when it comes to peer support. We love this video made by The Telegraph cartoonist Bob, who captures the essence of being a neonatal Dad. Click the image below to take you to the video.
Come down and have a beer and a chat with other dads who have been through, or are currently going through, this unique and often challenging experience. Bring a friend. Dads who would also like to support Tiny Sparks WA are very welcome.
When - Wednesday 22nd July 2015 from 5.30pm
Where - Varnish on King, 75 King Street (basement), Perth
Hosts - Look for Mark and Daniel who will be wearing their Tiny Sparks WA caps.
Cost - Pay your own way (cash bar)
Update: Registrations are now closed.