EVERY year held from May 22 – 28 is one of Australia’s largest annual awareness-raising events, National Palliative Care Week (NPCW).
The event is held to increase the understanding of the many benefits of palliative care.
This year our local palliative care team that supports the Goulburn Valley region, ‘GV Hospice’ raised their awareness by providing a free and welcoming breakfast in the front yard of the organisation’s premises.
Annie Jorgensen, who is a clinical care nurse for the organisation also manages the care that is provided to the many clients the organisation offers their free services to. She articulated about how important it is to also celebrate the people that support the organisation.
“There are so many people, companies, volunteers, and community organisations that support our services in so many ways. Without them we would not be able to offer the services we do,” said Annie.
“It has been a lovely morning shared by all,” she added.
GV Hospice staff truly see the people not just the illness and provide unique personal connections with their clients, that helps maintain the quality of life for someone in their own home.
