An increased focus on promoting Hospice in the Home, has contributed to a high volume of new referrals and a very busy start to the year. In January and February, our Support Team and volunteers, assisted ten new clients and their families.
Greater awareness of our free community service, has also led to more funding opportunities. In addition to the community support mentioned below, we received a $50,000 grant promised by the Victorian Labor Government if reelected. The one-off grant through the Department of Health will support the operation of Hospice in the Home and help ensure local people with a terminal or life-limiting illness have the option to be cared for at home.
As a local charity without recurrent government funding, we rely on government and philanthropic grants, donations and the generosity of the community, to fund our free community service and give people the opportunity to experience the comforts of home, family and friends in their final days.
Emmalee Bell, Manager – Warrnambool & District Community Hospice
