Bear Cottage
Service Description
A children's hospice facility to provide paediatric medical care to children and their families. It is for children with life limiting conditions, and their families, providing support and respite. The environment is similar to a home living arrangement, medical staff do not wear uniforms. Accommodation is available for families, with respite care offered generally four times a year. End of life care respite and accommodation is open ended. Camps are available for families, as well as activities.
https://bearcottage.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/home.php#/life-is-for-living
SCHN-BearCottage@health.nsw.gov.au
2 Fairy Bower Rd
Manly, NSW, 2095
Hours of Operation
24/7
Accessibility
Referral System
Doctor, Hospital
Service Fees
None with Medicare
Disability Access
Yes. Wheelchair Accessible
Organisational Information
Area Served
National
Parent Organisation
Children's Hospital Network
Postal Address
Bear Cottage
PO Box 2500
Manly
NSW
2095
Other Information
Volunteering Opportunities
Yes
Other Contacts
NSW Paediatric Palliative Care - www.caresearch.com.au Westmead- 02 9845 0000, Randwick 02 9382 0035, John Hunter Children's Hospital 02 4921 3387
Last Updated: 29 May 2024