Category: News

Hope’s 2024 Annual report is available.

This year’s annual report shines a light on an incredibly active and innovative period for Hope. We’ve supported hundreds of families throughout the region, grieving the loss of a baby or child, the sudden death of a loved one, or deaths by suicide. We expanded our support groups and are determined to grow further to... Read more

Pulse FM Radio Interviews

THE PULSE FM – 94.7 Men’s Bereavement – Ben Dodds and Greg Roberts   Partner Bereavement – Christine Rawson and Helen Cox   Baby loss –  Catharina Dumaresq   Suicide Bereavement – Annie Norris and Kim Edgar   Talking about and living with bereavement – Christine Rawson   Managing Special Events and Anniversaries – Annie... Read more

International Overdose Awareness Day – Hope collaborates with Barwon Health in the creation of a Video for Health and Community Services impacted by overdose death

International Overdose Awareness Day is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind. The campaign raises awareness of overdose, which is one of the world’s worst public health crises, and stimulates action and discussion about evidence-based overdose... Read more

Thanks to all those who supported Hope last year

Hope is an organisation build by the Geelong Community over 35 years ago, and is still supported by this community. To our major supporters over the last 12 months, to all those who donated their time, energy and expertise, and to those who come to our events, set up crowd raisers in memory of their... Read more

2022 Charity Sports Breakfast

On behalf of Hope Bereavement Care’s chair Dr. Bernard Jenner OAM, Hope Patron Keith Fagg OAM and the Hope Board, we would like to invite you to our 2022 Charity Sport Breakfast. Date:                             Tuesday 5th April, 2022 Time:                            7.00am to 8.30am Venue:                         ... Read more

Annual General Meeting and Annual Report

On Saturday October 23rd, Hope had its AGM for the 2020-2021 period. It is with great pleasure that we present to you the 2021 Hope Bereavement Care Annual Report. We are passionate to serve those in the community, who are so vulnerable following the sudden and unexpected death of a loved one. It takes a... Read more

Updated Resources for and about young people impacted by a suicide death.

We have updated our Kids Grieve Too, Youth Resources. Supporting Young People – Resource Map: This factsheet was done in partnership with Jesuit Social Services and Standby, and provides links and resources for professionals working with young people impacted by a suicide death. Grief after suicide – Young people:  This Factsheet was written for young... Read more

SPAN Suicide Awareness Walk 12th September 2021- Register Now

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Hope Thanks You! Here is a snapshot of the last 12 months

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Volunteer Week 2021

For National Volunteer Week the staff at hope waved their hands to recognise and thank our volunteers. The wave your appreciation campaign recognises the great work volunteers do each day. Read more