Anam Cara Geelong is a community service committed to providing care for people affected by life limiting illness. Anam Cara Geelong offers support to people of all ages and denominations who are seeking hospice care within the Geelong and district communities, by providing access to day respite, short term Palliative respite accommodation, Community Outreach and end of life palliative care.
We need your help. Dear Valued Supporter, Ordinarily, at this time of year we would be sending out our Annual Appeal letters, respectfully requesting a tax-deductible gift to support our services through the 2020-2021 calendar year. But this is not an ordinary year, and Anam Cara is currently...
What matters most to you? People of at risk COVID-19 populations & families may be asking how to update or begin an advance care plan. For those with Chronic illness it is always important to have an up to date care plan - but particularly...
Day Hospice (all sites), Carers Accommodation & Dying to sing Choir have been suspended until further notice. Our Community Outreach team is still available during business hours via phone and email. Our office is open as usual for now- during normal business hours - however...
Please note our Choir is currently suspended due to the COVID-19 Virus. We look forward to commencing again at a later date. Thank you for your understanding. ...
Our Annual General Meeting was held at the Eastern Hub on Thursday 14th of November 2019. We reflected on yet another big and busy year for Anam Cara House Geelong. Thank you to all who were able to attend. A copy of our Annual Report...
Anam Cara House Geelong ‘Volunteer Team’ Finalists – Palliative Care Australia, National Palliative Care Awards – Outstanding Team work. Each day across Australia, thousands of individuals and teams are working in palliative care to make a positive difference to the lives of people living with...
Kerry Williams ~ long serving volunteer Victorian premiers volunteer champion awards – community award recipient These awards recognise the incredible impact volunteers have across Victoria in building our communities, services, and connections. Kerry will be presented with her award in Dec 2019 at a special event to be held at...
Tessa Davis ~ Day Hospice manager Winner of the Westfield local heroes award 2019 Westfield Local Heroes is a community recognition and grants program, connecting and enriching local communities. Tessa is known for her big heart when it comes to people with life-limiting illnesses and as many of you...
Jean nelson ~ long serving volunteer Victorian regional & community awards –life activities clubs Victoria – senior achievement award 2019 Jean has spent more than 20 years volunteering for those with life limiting illnesses, She has been an active volunteer and a life member at Anam Cara...