Our Stories

The former home of Ballarat Hospice Care located at 312 Drummond Street South, Ballarat was sold to Alive Church Incorporated on Friday September 25, 2020. The former church was home to Ballarat Hospice Care for over twenty years from 1997 before relocating to a purpose built Palliative Care Hub located at 1836 Sturt Street, Alfredton…

Posted: October 5, 2020

By: Michelle MacGillivray

Quality in Practice accreditation maintained and achieved this month! And the big news being our Rainbow Tick accreditation for the first time! The Rainbow Tick shows our community that we are a: safe, inclusive affirming service and employer for the LGBTIQ community. The Rainbow Tick also means we are listed on the national register of…

Posted: June 18, 2020

By: Michelle MacGillivray

Mary is a supportive care volunteer for Ballarat Hospice Care and understands the impact of volunteering. Mary began volunteering at Ballarat Hospice Care after she cared for her husband over 10 years ago. “It was out of gratitude for the service that I thought I would like to give back to Ballarat Hospice Care and…

Posted: June 10, 2020

By: Michelle MacGillivray

Marion McCabe doesn’t ever resent being one of the 730 Australians diagnosed with motor neurone disease annually.

Posted: May 9, 2017

By: Ballarat Hospice Care

Palliative care, from a nursing perspective, is actively endeavouring to relieve physical, psychosocial and spiritual distress.

Posted: April 12, 2017

By: Ballarat Hospice Care