We're excited to welcome 16 newly inducted volunteers to Bear Cottage! These dedicated individuals have almost completed their training program, which covers important aspects of volunteering at Bear Cottage.

Bear Cottage recently held our annual “Grandparent’s Retreat” at the beautiful Q Station at North Head in Manly. We were joined by 11 bereaved and non-bereaved grandparents. Thank you to Paula for sharing her story.

Bear Cottage has developed a mobile sensory trolley for children who are unable to to access the multi sensory room.

Meet Housekeeper Jo, who discovered that Bear Cottage was the perfect fit for her after moving from New Zealand.

Kira, was diagnosed with KCNQ2 Encephalopathy, a rare form of epilepsy that typically presents in the first week of life. She is one of less than 1000 children who have the condition worldwide.

When people arrive at Bear Cottage and come up in the lift, one of the first things they encounter is the photo wall.