Bear Cottage is the only children's hospice in NSW that provides support, respite and end of life care for children with terminal illnesses and their families. Bear Cottage is a medically supported home away from home offering families a physical and emotional break from the arduous task of caring for such a sick child. Families don't pay for any support they receive from Bear Cottage, with one and sometimes both parents giving up work to care for their child, many of our families are simply not in a financial position to pay for anything that is not absolutely necessary. By having Bear Cottage available to them at no charge means they can take a break and re-charge their batteries, safe in the knowledge that their child is being cared for by the best staff available. They can enjoy time with one another without having to worry about the housework and cooking. Most importantly though, they can spend quality time together and create special memories that will last long after their child has passed away

For further information, please visit http://www.bearcottage.chw.edu.au

The Australian Childhood Foundation (ACF) is a national charity which works in a number of ways to make children's safety and welfare a priority. ACF provides a range of specialist counselling services for children and young people affected by abuse and for their families.

The organisation provides community and professional education, consultancy and debriefing programs, and child abuse prevention programs. These programs aim to improve responses to children and young people who have experienced or are at risk of abuse, family violence and neglect. In partnership with Monash University, ACF has established the National Research Centre for the Prevention of Child Abuse to research the problem of child abuse and identify constructive solutions.

For further information, please visit www.childhood.org.au