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Bear Cottage

Published on: October 2023

Record: HANSARD-1323879322-135997

Bear Cottage

Ms FELICITY WILSON (North Shore) (19:23:04):

For members who do not know, Bear Cottage in Manly is a children's hospice dedicated to caring for children with life‑limiting conditions. It takes a special kind of person to be able to volunteer their time alongside the professional staff to ensure that these kids and their families have some comfort during devastating times. Mosman local Julie Jennings has dedicated her time over the last eight years as a volunteer at Bear Cottage. Recently she was awarded the Bear Cottage Superhero Award for her dedication, care and service to children with a life‑limiting or terminal illness. Julie tragically lost her youngest son, Martin, in 2005. A few years later, she decided to help families who are in the same situation to process their grief and live with the loss. I acknowledge and thank the team at Bear Cottage, which provides excellent palliative care around the clock and supports the families and loved ones of those with life‑limiting conditions. But the biggest congratulations go to Julie and all the other volunteers on this well‑deserved recognition. Julie, you truly are one of our local superheroes.