Hope Bereavement Care Events and News

Walk of Hope – Sunday 13th October 2019

Date: Sunday 13th October 2019 Time: 10.00am to 2.00pm At: Rippleside Park, Geelong The Geelong Walk of Hope commemorates Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. After a brief ceremony to remember their precious children who have died, family and friends will walk along the Geelong waterfront from Rippleside Park to Cunningham Pier and back (4... Read more

2019 Support After Suicide Charity Luncheon

Monday 9th September  93 people attended the 3rd 2019 Support After Suicide (SAS) Charity Luncheon presented in conjunction with the Geelong & District Freemasons, raising over $14,000. All the proceeds from this event go to funding Hope SAS Service, directly supporting suicide awareness, prevention and bereavement. We have many people to thank, in particular our... Read more

Hope, for the Future

Hope launch our major Fundraiser and your help is needed A sudden and unexpected death is devastating – lives are changed forever. Grief can lead to feelings of disbelief, guilt, loneliness, fear, anxiety and helplessness and physical symptoms like sleeplessness. Over time, and with Hope’s support people can slowly begin to live their lives again.... Read more

Support After Suicide Charity Luncheon

Monday 9th September 2019  12pm – 2pm The Dome Geelong Library & Heritage Centre, Lt Malop St, Geelong Guest Speakers:  Justin Giddings: CEO, Avalon Airport and Donna Bowman: Founder, Those Left Behind. Inquiries or Ticket Bookings.  Hope Office 03 4215 3358 or book here Read more

2019 Hope Charity Sports Breakfast

Stan Alves & Hope Bereavement Care invite you to our 2019 Charity Sports Breakfast. WHEN: Tuesday 30th April 2019, 7:00am until 8:30am WHERE:  Captains Room, GMHBA Stadium, Geelong GUEST SPEAKERS: Past player Tom Lonergan on ‘Life After Football’ AFLW Rising Star nominee Olivia Purcell 2019 Rookies INVESTMENT: $85 for a hot cooked breakfast or $800 for a table of... Read more

Stillbirth Research and Education Report

The Senate Select Committee on Stillbirth Research and Education tabled its report earlier this month.  See REPORT Read more

Anglesea beach camp (15-17 March 2019), hosted by Road Trauma Families Victoria

Anglesea beach camp (15-17 March 2019), hosted by Road Trauma Families Victoria.  If you know a teen (12-17 years) who’s having a hard time right now and finding it difficult to handle the loss of a loved one, please share this message (and attached flyer) with their parent or guardian. Please note: while hosted by Road... Read more

Geelong Walk of Hope 2018

The Geelong “Walk of Hope” is on Sunday 14th October at Rippleside Park, Geelong at 10.00am.  To register go to TryBooking This event  commemorates International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. After a brief ceremony to remember their precious children who have died, family and friends will walk along the Geelong waterfront from Rippleside Park to... Read more

2018 Support After Suicide Charity Luncheon

2018 CHARITY LUNCHEON to raise funds for the Support After Suicide service. GUEST SPEAKER:  Gillon McLachlan (AFL CEO) MC: Hamish McLachlan (Channel 7 Sports Commentator) TUESDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER 2018, 12.00-2.00PM The Captains Room, Brownlow Stand, GMHBA Stadium, Geelong Tickets:  https://www.trybooking.com/XIZE RSVP – Monday, 3rd September [See attached flyer for details] 2018 Luncheon flyer Read more

HOPE’s new logo

HOPE is very excited to reveal our new logo! The new logo will begin to appear on HOPE’s information, documents and marketing material over the coming months. We are also in the process of updating our website with the new logo and some new information. The new website is schedule to go live in September. Read more