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We are thrilled to announce that the federal Department of Health, Disability and Ageing will be funding the printing and distribution of the third edition of "The House in Ollie's Tummy". Under the agreement, all books from this print run will be free for anyone in Australia. Read on to find out how and where to get your free copy! For individuals To receive your free copy of "The House in Ollie's Tummy", visit the Possum Portraits online shop. There, you will simply need to

This is a moment we really have to pinch ourselves. With funding from generous grantmakers, over 4,900 copies of "The House in Ollie's Tummy" have so far been distributed to maternity hospitals, libraries and into the homes of bereaved families. It feels amazing to be able to support families at this most challenging time with a resource that is sensitive, age-appropriate and well-loved. But what if you can't read or speak English that well? Maybe English is your second langu

We are thrilled to announce that the federal Department of Health, Disability and Ageing will be funding the printing and distribution of the second edition of "The House in Ollie's Tummy". Under our joint agreement, which will take effect in late June 2025, all books from this print run will be free for anyone in Australia. Read on to find out how and where to get your free copy! For individuals To receive your free copy of "The House in Ollie's Tummy", visit the Possum Port

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