Last month the NSW Government announced that funding for palliative care would receive a $100m boost over the next 4 years – a win indeed, testament to the hard work of the Treasurer, Health Minister, NSW Cancer Council, CanAct Community, Push For Palliative advocates, PCNSW and many supporters. But as important as it is to celebrate success, we must also …
When: Thursday evening 10 August Where: Bowral More details soon.
Hospice Announces New Chairman The Board of the Southern Highlands Community Hospice (SHCH) has announced the appointment of Professor Peter Fletcher AM, as the new Chairman of the charity. The appointment of Professor Fletcher follows the decision of the previous chairman, Dr. Margaret Rosenthal AM to step down, following five years in the role. Dr. Rosenthal advised the Board that, …
The SHCH Board and local orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Nick Hartnell, are working together to establish the Hospice in Bowral. See the latest Bulletin update and stay tuned. Bulletin No 3 pdf
The five top regrets of dying. A palliative nurse has recorded the five top regrets of dying. Read on for some insights. http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2012/feb/01/top-five-regrets-of-the-dying
To provide a purpose-built Community Hospice delivering specialist palliative care services.
