Bear Cottage is privileged to provide families the space to grieve, reflect and find comfort in one another's presence, while keeping their baby close. Bear Cottage acknowledges those babies who have died and the unique grief of pregnancy and infant loss.
When you hear the word hospice, it often stirs fear, sadness – even dread. For many families, it feels like the closing chapter of hope. But for Aria’s mum, Chrissy, stepping through the doors of Bear Cottage brought something entirely different: comfort, compassion, and the precious gift of time together as a family.
On World Hospice Day, we take a moment to reflect on the true meaning of hospice care – not just as a place for end-of-life support, but as a place where love, dignity and life are honoured in every moment. Aria’s story is a powerful reminder of what that care can truly mean.
Childhood dementia includes more than 100 different conditions that progressively damage a child’s brain. Bear Cottage is privileged to support many children and families affected by these heartbreaking diagnoses. Jack, Kye’s dad, shares their journey.
Why is it that when we hear the words palliative care, our hearts sink?
Bear cottage hosts Mum's Support Weekends for bereaved mothers to help find peace when grieving the loss of a child.
Although Beau’s future is filled with many unknowns, Nicole is determined to provide her little boy with the best quality of life possible
Twenty-month-old Louis's parents, Amy and James, have one goal for their little boy – for him to live the “biggest and best life” possible.
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.
"Our son, Sol, was four weeks old when his care was transferred to Bear Cottage, the children's hospice for NSW. It was scary and felt bittersweet, but this quickly turned into a heart-warming and cherished experience.
