Bears Of Hope Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support in Castle Hill, New South Wales, Australia | Non-profit organisation

Bears Of Hope Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support

Locality: Castle Hill, New South Wales, Australia

Address: PO Box 352 2154 Castle Hill, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.bearsofhope.org.au/

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25.01.2022 "I want you to know that survival, alone, takes unbelievable strength if some days all you do is survive, don’t feel guilty for that, it’s enough. I want you to know that you matter. You matter. ... You are walking this journey of grief alongside your partner. You, too, wear these uncomfortable shoes that you cannot sell or get rid of. You, also, stumble your way on this path hoping and praying that you reach the destination of ‘feeling okay’ again."

24.01.2022 This Giving Tuesday there are many ways to help our cause and create a conversation around pregnancy and infant loss. Consider purchasing a ticket in our Christmas Raffle, hold an online fundraiser through your Facebook page or simply share our resources with someone in need. Learn more here:... www.bearsofhope.org.au/ways-to-give #BearsOfHope #GivingTuesdayAUS #GivingTuesday

24.01.2022 Our Choosing Hope frame is now available to add to your profile pic! Walk with us this October: www.choosinghope.com.au

23.01.2022 You can now book an online or phone counselling session with our support team. Our counselling services are available to parents who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss across Australia at no charge. Bears Of Hope gives you a dialogue to openly express your feelings without feeling judged, embarrassed or minimised. www.bearsofhope.org.au/seek-support/counsellor-support/

23.01.2022 Attention supporters in Launceston and surrounds. Our Choosing Hope Walk will be running this year. Pre-registration is appreciated: https://launceston.choosinghope.com.au/

23.01.2022 Embracing Hope is about making a positive difference to bereaved families and helping us to continue bridging the gap in support services across Australia for families who experience the loss of their baby. We invite you to set up a monthly donation. Each subscription offers a beautiful Embracing Hope card that will be posted out each year to yourself or someone special to you. For as little as $2 per month you can include your baby in our Garden Of Angels. Learn more here:... www.bearsofhope.org.au/ways-to-give/donate/monthly-giving/ Thank you to the families who continue to support our cause each month. #bearsofhope #gardenofangels #saytheirnames

21.01.2022 Be Enlightened products create a fragrance that is not just a luxury but also a lifestyle trend. Proudly Australian made and owned. Choose from candles, body bars, hand creams, room sprays and diffusers. The Wright Stuff will donate 15% of all Be Enlightened purchases to Bears Of Hope when using the code BOH after your surname... The wright stuff nsw Shop here: https://thewrightstuff.com.au/ #thewrightstuff #beenlightened #BearsOfHope #shoplocal

20.01.2022 Aurea Designs Jewellers have been a Diamond Sponsor of Bears Of Hope for many years and embodies sophistication, beauty, elegance and quality in all of its jewellery creations. Aurea will donate 15% of all jewellery purchases both from their own Aurea Designs range and the exclusive Bears Of Hope range, upon mention of our name. www.aureadesigns.com... Shop the Bears of Hope collection here: https://bearsofhope.bigcartel.com/products #bearsofhope #aureadesigns #shoplocal

17.01.2022 Thank you for the support Sydney2CAMberra Ride!!

17.01.2022 https://www.centreforperinatalpsychology.com.au/perinatal-/

17.01.2022 Thank you Leisel's Collection Designed to honour our baby. Created to honour yours. 25% of all jewellery purchases will be donated to Bears of Hope in honor of your angel. Shop here:... https://www.etsy.com/shop/leiselscollection/ #leiselscollection #bearsofhope #shoplocal

16.01.2022 Christmas is often hard and lonely during loss. But my hope is that you will be able to find a way to honor your loss this season in the midst of all the celebrations. That there will be space enough for both the joy and the grief. Shared from Still Standing Magazine

16.01.2022 *** CHRISTMAS RAFFLE: Tickets still available! 1st Prize: THE CHOICE IS YOURS! Choose from a Thermomix TM6, valued at $2,269.00 or a $2,000 Bunnings Voucher!! 2nd Prize: 30 Bears Of Hope donated in honour of a baby special to you, valued at $1,500.00... 3rd Prize: 20 Bears Of Hope donated in honour of a baby special to you, valued at $1,000.00 Raffle is available in all states in Australia, EXCEPT WA. Tickets on sale until 9/12/2020 unless sold our prior. Tickets are priced at $20 each! All funds raised from raffle go directly back to supporting our cause. Enter here / Terms & Conditions: https://www.rafflelink.com.au/boh_xmasraffle2020

15.01.2022 For the month of October, we invite you, your family and friends to take part in Choosing Hope - WALK YOUR WAY, our new Australia wide VIRTUAL walk! What is Choosing Hope - Walk Your Way? A walk of honour and remembrance, in support of bereaved families completed in your time, your community and most importantly YOUR WAY. ... Help us raise vital funds for families. For example: 3.5km - per day/week, in honour of the babies lost through miscarriage every 3.5 minutes 6000 steps - per day OR 6km per week - for the 6 babies who are stillborn every day 30km - for the 3 babies who die each day after birth and before their 1st birthday 14km - for each week you were pregnant with your baby SIGN UP NOW: www.choosinghope.com.au Who will you walk for this October? #bearsofhope #choosinghope2020 #fundraisingchallege #pregnancyandinfantlossawareness #october15 #walkyourway

13.01.2022 Book an online or phone counselling session with our caring support team. Our counselling services are available to parents who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss across Australia at no charge. Bears Of Hope gives you a dialogue to openly express your feelings without feeling judged, embarrassed or minimised. www.bearsofhope.org.au/seek-support/counsellor-support/

13.01.2022 'Light for Luka' memorial candles are a beautiful way to honour a loved one. They are $15, with $5 being donated to Bears of Hope. Wild and Styled Co. #wildandstyledco... #lightforluka #bearsofhope #shopsmall wildandstyledco.com.au/products/light-for-luka-candle

13.01.2022 Thank you Kaitlyn for fundraising through our Hugs for Hope campaign in honour of your precious Theodore. Your efforts will be supporting a further 14 families in the future through our invaluable early support initiative. If you would like to fundraise for bears in honour of your baby or to learn more, please follow this link: www.bearsofhope.org.au///online-fundraising/hugs-for-hope/... #bearsofhope #pregnancyandinfantlosssupport #saytheirnames #fundraiser #socialgood

12.01.2022 A gentle reminder that The Service of Remembrance, Consolation and Hope will be held at St Mary’s Church, Miller Street, North Sydney at 7.30 pm on Friday 4 December. Here is the link to the live stream https://events.humanitix.com/the-service-of-remembrance-con... Please click on the above link and secure your ticket for the livestream. Tickets are free and anyone who wishes to join is welcome. Despite a very challenging year for all, The Service of Remembrance, Consolation and Hope 2020 will be going ahead this year. The service is open to all those who have experienced the loss of their child. All physical seats are taken but please light a candle and join via the link above. For any questions about tickets for the event (both physical seats or the livestream) contact Genevieve Muir [email protected] For any other concerns contact Deb [email protected]

11.01.2022 A child's journey after the loss of their sibling can be filled with sadness, confusion, anger, and loneliness. It can also be filled with incredible love and gentle remembrance. This story acknowledges and honours the special connection a grieving young girl continues to have with her sister who now lives in heaven. A supportive read for children who have experienced the loss of their sibling through miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal or infant death. $5 from each book sold i...s donated to Bears Of Hope. https://www.toniwatson.com.au/apps/webstore/ Toni Watson - Author Bears Of Hope Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support #toniwatson #bearsofhope

11.01.2022 Pregnancy after loss is hard, and you get people saying it’ll be ok this time don’t worry. Unless you’ve been through baby loss you can’t say things like that. We’ve been on the wrong side of the odds before and nothing can stop the worry. Get as much reassurance as you wanted and need.... Don’t be scared to ask for anything. Don’t brush anything off, go and get checked. Your peace of mind and mental health are so important.

11.01.2022 Embrace hope with us each month to support bereaved families. Donating regularly is an incredible act of kindness and enables us to grow and adjust our services to continually meet the needs and changing environments of those who seek support through us. Your commitment will help comfort, connect and embrace families through their time of loss and beyond. We now have six subscription options, with each one offering a beautiful Embracing Hope card, which will be posted out eac...h year to yourself or someone special to you. For as little as $2 per month we can include your baby in our Garden Of Angels. Learn more here: www.bearsofhope.org.au/ways-to-give/donate/monthly-giving/ Thank you to the families who continue to support our cause each month.

11.01.2022 Who is out taking steps for Choosing Hope this weekend? Don't forget share your pics below or using the #choosinghope2020 Walk with us: www.choosinghope.com.au... #bearsofhope #choosinghope2020 #fundraisingchallege #pregnancyandinfantlossawareness #october15 #walkyourway

10.01.2022 Thank you Sydney2CAMberra Ridefor your continued support.

08.01.2022 Do you need a Cuddle Cot at your workplace? We provide hospitals, funeral homes and hospices with this invaluable support resource so that families can spend uninterrupted time showering their babies with love and creating those special memories before saying their final goodbyes. Please contact us if your hospital or workplace requires a Cuddle Cot which includes the new Shnuggle basket. We may be able to provide you with one at no cost, through our wonderful fundraisers.... Email: [email protected]

08.01.2022 Our supports are available Australia wide to Mums and Dads experiencing pregnancy or infant loss. Book an online or phone counselling session with our caring support team. Our counselling services are available to parents who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss across Australia at no charge. Bears Of Hope gives you a dialogue to openly express your feelings without feeling judged, embarrassed or minimised.... www.bearsofhope.org.au/seek-support/counsellor-support/ #pmhw2020 #perinatalmentalhealth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness

08.01.2022 When we tell our stories and talk about our babies it's rarely for pity, seldom for attention and nor is it because we’re wallowing or stuck in our grief. Most baby loss mothers I know tell their story to be understood, to keep their baby’s memory alive and to help ease the way for those who will sadly face similar heartache in the future. Talking about your child should be the simplest and easiest conversation in the world, but if your baby died before their life could full...y begin it can be one of the hardest, most gut wrenching conversations you’ll ever embark upon. Miles Apart by Annabel Bower Seek support here: www.bearsofhope.org.au/seek-support/

07.01.2022 For those on the Sunshine Coast & Surrounds "Has your challenging journey left you feeling depleted and are looking for a supportive space to rest, nurture your health and learn a step by step pathway to help you build resilience? Are you looking for a supportive space to simply press pause and have time out to rest and reflect, gather your energy and nurture your own health? The 'RISE UP' Women's Retreat is designed by Nichole Hamilton to support women just like you. Nichole... is a physiotherapist with expertise in women’s health, a mindfulness meditation and yoga teacher and also a Demartini facilitator. She brings 20 years of experience in helping women with their health to this retreat and looks forward to sharing this with you. Learn more about Nichole and her retreat here https://youtu.be/dvliSf-XMyo Over three inspiring days this retreat is designed with you in mind- to provide a nurturing space, to give you steps to rise up and build resilience. This retreat is designed to offer women the opportunity to simply press pause, nurture their health and learn the essential steps and skills developed by Nichole Hamilton to build resilience, presence and grace to navigate life’s challenges. We look forward to sharing a beautiful 3 days on the Sunshine coast where you also get to nurture YOU with daily yoga, pilates, meditation, great conversation, delicious food and a pampering spa afternoon. Learn more about what's included and FAQs here https://synergyphysio.com.au/rise-up-womens-retreat-sunshi/ All bookings/registrations through Bears of Hope must be made by phoning 07 5448 3369. This is so Nichole can talk to you over the phone, discuss your suitability and needs. $250 from each booking, upon the mention of our name, will be donated to Bears Of Hope.

07.01.2022 "I was surrounded by our families in the hospital, but I wonder did anyone stop and ask him how he was doing? Friends come and ask you how you are feeling, but they forget to ask the father."

06.01.2022 Dorothy who is part of the Bears of Hope support and counselling team is walking at Grange Beach in South Australia. From Dorothy: "Grieving for our babies can feel lonely. I want families to know they are not alone. This October I am Choosing Hope and walking for Bears of Hope on behalf of my babies Sarah-Jayne, Kyle, Lillian and Thomas and Kaitlyn and Rebecca."... Walk with us and help raise funds and awareness this October for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month SIGN UP NOW: www.choosinghope.com.au #bearsofhope #choosinghope2020 #fundraisingchallege #pregnancyandinfantlossawareness #october15

05.01.2022 You the one who has changed me. The one who has taught me so much about this life and my ability to love with every cell in my body. For you I keep breathing, I keep fighting, I keep living. For you I love more deeply and laugh more freely.... For you- I cherish this one life I’ve been given. No matter the amount of pain and heartbreak. For you because you exist in every corner of my soul. And your name has transcended from the title you were given while you were still here and into a feeling that describes your absence.

05.01.2022 There are just 60 tickets left!

05.01.2022 As of this morning our Choosing Hope walkers have: Taken 1,756,925 steps Travelled 1617.54km Raised $51,191 for Bears Of Hope... Registrations are now open for our NEW virtual event! www.choosinghope.com.au #bearsofhope #choosinghope2020 #fundraisingchallege #pregnancyandinfantlossawareness #october15

04.01.2022 Having access to a cuddle cot at the hospital I birthed my son Morgan was a real blessing. It just gave us time. That's what we ultimately lost, a life’s worth of time with our boy. So we needed to be able to spend some time with him, time without doctors, nurses and midwives having to come in or Morgan having to be taken. I think after all the heartbreak of things we couldn't control, it gave me and my family the opportunity to at least say goodbye in our own time. I feel it was really important and I wanted that for other families. Morgan’s mum, Eden. Thank you Eden, your family and friends, for helping to fund this cuddle cot for Logan Hospital, in memory of your son, Morgan Peter Kirchen.

03.01.2022 There are just 24 tickets remaining!!

03.01.2022 "Losing a child means carrying an almost unbearable grief, experienced by many but talked about by few." Meghan Markle has written an essay about the heartbreak she and Prince Harry experienced after having a miscarriage. Read more here:... www.nytimes.com//11/25/opin/meghan-markle-miscarriage.html See more

03.01.2022 *** CHRISTMAS RAFFLE: Tickets now available! *** 1st Prize: THE CHOICE IS YOURS! - Thermomix TM6, valued at $2,269.00 or a $2,000 Bunnings Voucher!! 2nd Prize: 30 Bears Of Hope donated in honour of a baby special to you, valued at $1,500.00 3rd Prize: 20 Bears Of Hope donated in honour of a baby special to you, valued at $1,000.00... Raffle is available in all states in Australia, EXCEPT WA. Tickets on sale until 9/12/2020 unless sold our prior. Tickets are priced at $20 each, 2 tickets for $40, 3 tickets for $60, 4 tickets for $80, 5 tickets for $100 Enter here / Terms & Conditions: https://www.rafflelink.com.au/boh_xmasraffle2020

02.01.2022 *** CHRISTMAS RAFFLE*** There are just 65 tickets left!! 1st Prize: THE CHOICE IS YOURS! Choose from a Thermomix TM6, valued at $2,269.00 or a $2,000 Bunnings Voucher!!... 2nd Prize: 30 Bears Of Hope donated in honour of a baby special to you, valued at $1,500.00 3rd Prize: 20 Bears Of Hope donated in honour of a baby special to you, valued at $1,000.00 Raffle is available in all states in Australia, EXCEPT WA. Tickets on sale until 9/12/2020 unless sold our prior. Tickets are priced at $20 each! All funds raised from raffle go directly back to supporting our cause. Enter here / Terms & Conditions: https://www.rafflelink.com.au/boh_xmasraffle2020

01.01.2022 With the recent news of Victoria now offering a commemorative certificate for families who have experienced Early Pregnancy Loss. Below is a list of other states and territories also offering these important keepsakes. NSW:... www.nsw.gov.au//miscarriage-stillbirth-and-loss-of-a-newbo VIC: www.bdm.vic.gov.au//early-pregnancy-loss-commemorative-cer WA: www.wa.gov.au/service/justice/civil-law/register-birth SA: www.sa.gov.au//certif/early-loss-of-pregnancy-certificates TAS: https://www.justice.tas.gov.au//early-pregnancy-loss-recog NT: https://nt.gov.au//apply-for-birth-death-or-marriage-certi QLD: https://www.qld.gov.au//early-pregnancy-loss-recognition-c

01.01.2022 Thank you Jordyne & Daniel. Shared from: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District HEALING CUDDLES | Jordyne Constable knows the pain of losing a baby and the importance of healing cuddles. After her son Opie was born stillborn in June, Jordyne and her husband Daniel were able to spend 32 hours with their baby thanks to a Cuddle Cot at their local hospital at Maitland.... Having this precious time with Opie was the best thing someone could have given me, Jordyne said. Knowing what a difference the Cuddle Cot made to their experience, Jordyne and Daniel raised funds to donate a Cuddle Cot to St George Hospital, ensuring other families going through similar loss are given the opportunity to spend time with their baby.