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A Bear Affair

Saturday 1 August 2026
The Star Sydney

Honouring 25 years of care – and supporting what comes next.
Tickets on sale in May.

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities or prize donations, please contact Signature Events.

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About A Bear Affair

A Bear Affair is Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation’s annual gala raising funds in support of the paediatric palliative care programs at Bear Cottage – the first children’s hospice in NSW. 

Since the inaugural event in 2002, A Bear Affair has supported the incredible services Bear Cottage offers to children and families going through the toughest times.  

The highly anticipated evening features star-studded entertainment, special guests and fundraising initiatives such as live and silent auction prizes, raffles, donations and sponsorship opportunities. 

Purchase your ticket to A Bear Affair today and help Bear Cottage provide care, comfort, and moments of joy when they matter most. 

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A group of formally dressed attendees standing together on a pink carpet in front of an event backdrop.
A large banquet room filled with seated guests facing a stage and presentation screen.
A group of guests posing on a decorative swing framed by pink flowers.
Guests in formal attire leaning together and taking a selfie in front of a green floral wall.
Two presenters speaking at a lectern decorated with oversized red flowers.
A presenter holding a microphone as a guest unlocks a display box during a raffle-style activity.
An auctioneer engaging the audience as guests raise bidding paddles at tables.
A group of formally dressed guests posing in front of a bright floral backdrop.
A family wearing red scarves taking a selfie in stadium seating, shown on a large event screen.

Since its inception, A Bear Affair has raised over $7 million to support paediatric and palliative care programs at Bear Cottage.

Committee

Lesley Montgomery (Chair)
Adam Macdessi
Bronwen Simmons
Danielle Nicks
Gillian Gale

Jane Lavis
Jean Hay AM
Kira Casey
Sonja Mole

Our Partners

Presenting Partner

Tony McCullough Foundation

Beverage Sponsors

Hawke's Brewing Logo
Calabria Family Wines Logo

Partner with us

Bear Affair offers a unique opportunity to align your brand or philanthropic values with one of the most meaningful causes in children’s health.

Whether through corporate sponsorship, in-kind contributions, or auction donations, your involvement directly supports sick kids and their families during their most challenging times. 

To learn more, please fill out the form below, and a member of our team will be in touch.