Bear Cottage is a children’s hospice – a very special place that’s dedicated to caring for children with life-limiting conditions and their famililes. Bear Cottage is also the only children’s hospice in NSW, one of two in Australia.
At Bear Cottage we believe that life, however brief, should be enriched, enjoyed and celebrated. Ours is a home full of special moments and cherished memories. Here, life is living.
Bear Cottage provides support, respite and end of life care for children with life-limiting illnesses and their families. Working in conjunction with the Pain and Palliative Care Unit at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Bear Cottage is a medically supported home away from home.
At Bear Cottage our special children find love, care, laughter, fun and support. This holistic approach is achieved not just through regular respite and end-of-life care but also specialised camps, bereavement support and much more.
Bear Cottage is located on Sydney’s Northern Beaches in Manly. It is designed as a large beach home, with specialist medical care available 24 hours a day. Its location in Manly ensures families and children can rest in the tranquil surroundings near all the attractions and amenities of one of Australia’s traditional holiday destinations.
Families do not pay for any Bear Cottage services and without government funding, all costs of operating are raised entirely through community donations.