Over four decades, we have expanded our services, deepened our community connections, and remained committed to providing in-home specialist palliative care.
A 1984 meeting hosted by the Ballarat Trades and Labour Council sparked community support for a local hospice. In 1985, Ballarat Hospice Care was officially formed and incorporated.
A 1984 meeting hosted by the Ballarat Trades and Labour Council sparked community support for a local hospice. In 1985, Ballarat Hospice Care was
Opened at Armstrong St, and a fundraising appeal was launched.
Pictured: Alan Bath, David White, Alan Carless.
Opened at Armstrong St, and a fundraising appeal was launched. Pictured: Alan Bath, David White, Alan Carless.
Moved to Talbot St, and the volunteer program was launched.
Pictured: Kay Strickland with a group of volunteers.
Moved to Talbot St, and the volunteer program was launched. Pictured: Kay Strickland with a group of volunteers.
Recognised as a model for palliative care services.
Pictured: Ballarat Hospice Care staff delivering equipment.
Recognised as a model for palliative care services. Pictured: Ballarat Hospice Care staff delivering equipment.
Bereavement Support Group (now Special Interest Group) formed.
Pictured: Special Interest Group members – Mavis and Joan.
Bereavement Support Group (now Special Interest Group) formed. Pictured: Special Interest Group members – Mavis and Joan.
Government Funding received for $1M.
Pictured: Rob Knowles OAM, Heather Robinson, Adri van der Kniff.
Government Funding received for $1M. Pictured: Rob Knowles OAM, Heather Robinson, Adri van der Kniff.
Grampians Regional Palliative Care Service Strategic Alliance established.
Pictured: Rob Knowles OAM, Bryan Crebbin, Adri van der Kniff
Grampians Regional Palliative Care Service Strategic Alliance established. Pictured: Rob Knowles OAM, Bryan Crebbin, Adri van der Kniff
New headquarters at Drummond St.
Pictured: Ballarat Hospice Care staff.
New headquarters at Drummond St. Pictured: Ballarat Hospice Care staff.
Op Shop opened at Drummond St.
Pictured: Ballarat Hospice Care staff with Op Shop volunteers.
Op Shop opened at Drummond St. Pictured: Ballarat Hospice Care staff with Op Shop volunteers.
Op Shop opened a second store at Little Bridge St.
Pictured: Op Shop volunteers.
Op Shop opened a second store at Little Bridge St. Pictured: Op Shop volunteers.
Fundraising appeal raises $1.2 million to purchase land for the Palliative Care Hub in Alfredton; inaugural Black Tie Affair held.
Pictured: Sharon Moss, Cr Des Hudson, Geoff Russell, Rob Knowles OAM.
Fundraising appeal raises $1.2 million to purchase land for the Palliative Care Hub in Alfredton; inaugural Black Tie Affair held. Pictured: Sharon Moss, Cr
Friends of Hospice Op Shop moved to 723 Sturt Street, Ballarat.
Pictured: An Op Shop customer.
Friends of Hospice Op Shop moved to 723 Sturt Street, Ballarat. Pictured: An Op Shop customer.
Received support through the Rural Health Infrastructure Funds program. Pictured: Prof. The Hon. Jill Hennessy, Carita Clancy, Jaala Pulford and Sharon Knight.
Moved to the purpose-built Palliative Care Hub in Alfredton.
Pictured: Geoff Russell and Jaala Pulford.
Moved to the purpose-built Palliative Care Hub in Alfredton. Pictured: Geoff Russell and Jaala Pulford.
Sale of former headquarters at 312 Drummond Street South.
Sale of former headquarters at 312 Drummond Street South.
Received Rainbow Tick and Quality in Practice Accreditation.
Received Rainbow Tick and Quality in Practice Accreditation.
Friends of Hospice Op Shop rebranded to Ballarat Hospice Care Op Shop.
Friends of Hospice Op Shop rebranded to Ballarat Hospice Care Op Shop.
Launched the Ballarat Hospice Care Alumni program.
Pictured: Geoff Russell, Sharon Moss and Carita Clancy.
Launched the Ballarat Hospice Care Alumni program.
Throughout the year, we’ll share stories, host special events, and reflect on the impact of our work over four decades.
We are pleased to have recently welcomed Dr. Russell Pearce as our Medical Director at Ballarat Hospice Care....
Ballarat Hospice Care is proud to mark 40 years of providing in-home, specialist palliative care to the Ballarat...
Palliative care is a specialised form of healthcare that supports individuals of any age who have a life-limiting...
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