Diversity & Inclusivity

DIVERSITY

Everyone is welcome

At Ballarat Hospice Care, we are committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

We support patients, their families, and carers from all walks of life. We work with people of every age, health status, race, ability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, culture, background and status.

We value and celebrate the diverse practices and participation of all people. This includes:

people who speak a language other than English
people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer or asexual
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

INCLUSIVITY

We are here for you

We are committed to creating services that are safe, respectful, fair, and open to all people, their carers, and families.

We recognise that individuals from minority groups may face barriers when seeking services or engaging with others. These barriers may include:

This may be from

Fear of discrimination or stigma
Experiences of racist, homophobic, biphobic, or transphobic responses
Concerns over privacy and confidentiality
Previous negative experiences with services

We are

Inclusive: Everyone is welcome.
Independent: We are not government-funded.
Non-government: A service focused on community care.

WE HAVE

Strong values: Grounded in respect, compassion, and integrity.
Practices: Focused on inclusivity and accessibility for all.
Training: Ensuring our team is equipped to protect your privacy and provide the best care.
A user-friendly, purpose-built facility: Designed to accommodate the needs of all people.

At Ballarat Hospice Care, we work hard to provide a safe space where everyone is respected and treated with dignity.

Feedback

We are always looking to improve our services to ensure they are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have feedback on how we can better serve you, please contact us today:

📞 (03) 5333 1118