The Aliyah Mae Foundation was established to honour our daughter, Aliyah, who tragically passed away at just 3 years old. Her legacy lives on through our mission: to provide support, guidance, and compassion to families navigating the devastating loss of a child. We are here to walk with you during this unimaginable journey, offering emotional care, practical help, and advocacy when you need it most.
How We Support Families
Emotional & Practical Support
In the immediate aftermath of a child’s sudden passing, we provide:
Phone Check-Ins & House Calls: Compassionate care tailored to your needs, similar to post-birth midwifery visits.
Guidance on Next Steps: From choosing a funeral director to keepsake options like hand/foot castings.
Honouring Your Child: Advice and links for meaningful keepsake ideas.
Mental Health Support
Grieving the loss of a child takes an immense toll on mental health. We help by:
Providing a comprehensive list of Crisis Support Lines.
Recommending books that bring comfort and understanding.
Connecting families with Trauma-Informed Psychologists & Counselors.
Offering Self-Care Guidance, including a free mindfulness facial donated by JY Beauty Lounge, honoring Aliyah’s love for self-care and her cherished moments in her mum’s skin clinic.
Practical Assistance
Alleviating stress with tailored advice and resources for:
Financial Support: Guidance on payment assistance entitlements and navigating financial hardship.
Investigation & Advocacy: Support with complaints, investigations, and accessing your child’s medical records.
Funeral Planning Assistance: Resources to ease the burden of planning and managing unexpected expenses.
Aliyah's Wish - In Home Visits Service with our Stars
Our Stars, to reflect Aliyah’s favourite nursery rhyme, Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, are our Volunteers.
Twinkle, twinkle Little Star, how I wonder what you, are up above the world so high, like a diamond sky. Twinkle twinkle star, how I love you Aliyah
Yearly Donations to the Perth Children’s Hospital ICU
In Aliyah’s memory, we donate annually to bring comfort to families in the ICU, including:
Hair brushes & detangling sprays.
Toiletries for parents.
Children’s books (Aliyah’s favourites).
Nail polishes, play dough, and other comforting items.