Philippa Grimston

Philippa is Mum to three children, two of which have spent time in either a SCN or NICU.

Her son Tristan was born at 37 weeks with Strep B and spent a short time in the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital SCN. At 6 weeks of age, Tristan contracted Bacterial Meningitis and spent time at The Prince Charles Hospital before being transferred to RBWH NICU, where he spent 6 weeks. Tristan has contracted Meningitis 5 times in total and suffers from an immune deficiency.

Tristan has experienced many life long hurdles
with the after affects of Meningitis including Epilepsy, Language and Motor delays, ADHD, Dyslexia, Cordial Dysplasia and Optic Nerve hypoplasia.

Matteo was born at 39 weeks with Mast Cell disease and Inflammation Bowel Disease and has spent a week in Perth Children’s Hospital SCN.

Philippa has been involved with Miracle Babies Foundation since 2014, initially as a volunteer before joining the staff in 2015. After a break in 2017, she returned as a staff member in 2021. Philippa is deeply passionate about supporting families who have experienced time in the Neonatal unit.