Bears of Hope: Pregnancy and Infant Loss

Sydney

Bears of Hope currently provides free counselling from a psychologist to families across Australia who have experienced the loss of their baby, this is offered face to face, skype, email and on the phone. Funding from ICAP will allow for another psychologist to be brought on board to extend their support.

Charity Overview

Bears of Hope Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support provides leading support and exceptional care for families who experience the loss of their baby. In Australia, 1 in 4 pregnancies end in loss and the charity seek to provide crucial information and embrace families during their difficult time of loss, and beyond. From donating a bear of hope and guiding families through their choices when saying hello and goodbye to their much-loved baby. The charity also offers counselling, online groups, psychologist facilitated groups and community events with the aim of telling families they are not alone, and that there is an existing community of support.