Ipswich Hospice Care

💜🎄 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 🎄💜 This Christmas, can you give the gift of care? For families like Jane Hagarty’s, Ipswich Hospice Care was a sanctuary of peace and support during the hardest time of their lives. Watch Jane’s story as she shares how the Hospice brought comfort to her family when they needed it most. Her husband, Mick, spent his final days surrounded by love, dignity and compassion in a home-like setting. 💜 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀: 🎁 $50 provides an hour of grief counselling for a loved one 🎁 $120 funds training for our compassionate volunteers 🎁 $400 ensures an hour of care for our guests, providing peace and dignity 🎁 $1,000 secures essential medical supplies for an entire week As Jane says: "𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗽𝘀𝘄𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗲. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀. 𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲, 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻." 🎄 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘁 👉 https://bit.ly/4iu6Ieb 📞 Or call 07 3812 0063 Together, we can ensure that families facing life’s most difficult moments are met with care, comfort and dignity. Every donation, no matter the size, helps us provide vital services to our community. 💜 Thank you for supporting Ipswich Hospice Care this Christmas. #IpswichHospiceCare #ChristmasAppeal #MakeADifference

🤝 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿: 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗜𝗽𝘀𝘄𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲! 🌟 We're on a mission to find a tagline that truly captures our commitment to compassionate end of life care and we need YOUR help! 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂? ✨ Complete our quick survey (just 3-5 minutes!) and go into the draw to win a $250 Riverlink Shopping Centre Gift Card! Details: ✅ Survey closes: 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟴 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 🏆Prize draw: Monday, 9 December 2024 at 10:00 AM 🔗 Take the survey here: https://lnkd.in/gsjyH5hF 📣 Let’s spread the word! Please share this post on your page, in groups you follow, and encourage your friends, coworkers and family to take part. Every voice counts in helping us shape a future filled with care and compassion! Thank you for your support—we couldn’t do this without you. 💜 #IpswichHospiceCare #CommunityCare #Survey #TaglineCompetition #WinBig #SpreadTheWord

After 11 incredible years, we bid farewell to Deanna, a cherished member of our Grief and Bereavement Team. Her dedication to volunteering has profoundly impacted countless individuals in our community. As volunteer of Hilda's House, Deanna has developed invaluable resources, led children's groups, facilitated the Drop-in group, and provided compassionate support through individual counseling. Her kindness and empathy have left a lasting impression on all of us. Thank you, Deanna, for your unwavering commitment and for the warmth you've shared. You will be deeply missed! Pictured L-R: Cassandra, IHC Social Worker and Deanna

We’re deeply grateful for the ongoing support from St Edmund's College, Ipswich through their Skool 2 Skoolies bike ride fundraiser. This year, the students raised over $60,000 for Ipswich Hospice Care and St Vincent de Paul – a truly remarkable achievement! Our CEO, Gail Rogers, had the honour of speaking at the school assembly, where she wished the students well before they set off on their 115 km ride to the Gold Coast. It was truly inspiring to see the dedication and enthusiasm of these young men as they embarked on their journey for a cause greater than themselves. At the finish line, Gail, along with our valued volunteer Yvonne O'Brien, had the privilege of welcoming the senior students, joined by their sponsors and proud parents. The commitment shown by these young men was heartwarming, and it was a beautiful moment of community spirit. We were not only touched but also deeply impressed and inspired by the values we witnessed being instilled by the leadership and staff teams, and modelled by the young gentlemen of St Edmund's. Their commitment to service and community was evident throughout this remarkable initiative. The Skool 2 Skoolies ride began in 2003 with one student's pledge to ride to Surfers Paradise for charity, and it has grown into an annual tradition that’s been making a real difference for over two decades. For the past 10 years, Ipswich Hospice Care has been fortunate to be a recipient of this incredible fundraiser, and we are immensely grateful for the ongoing support. To everyone at St Edmund's College – from the students who pushed themselves to the limit, to the staff who supported them, and the parents who encouraged them – we extend our deepest thanks. Your efforts exemplify the spirit of compassion and generosity that defines the Australian community. Here’s to many more years of this fantastic tradition. You’re making a real difference and we couldn’t be more thankful. #CommunitySpirit #CharityChampions #OutstandingEffort #StEdmundsCollege #IpswichHospiceCare #StEdmundsCollege #Ipswich #StVincentDePaul

Wishing Camilla Rowland, CEO of Palliative Care Australia, every success as she addresses the Senate Standing Committee for Community Affairs in Brisbane. This legislation is crucial for implementing the Aged Care Royal Commission’s recommendations and improving care for the elderly. We endorse the recognition of the right to equitable access to palliative and end of life care, the need for clear definitions of these terms in the Bill, clarity around support for younger people with care needs and the phased implementation of a supported decision-making framework. These changes will enhance access to quality care in aged care settings. 👏 💜

At our recent Rose Ceremony, we came together to honour and remember the 78 guests who passed away in our care from July 2023 to June 2024. This intimate event, led by Ipswich Hospice Care, allowed families to connect, reflect and take meaningful pieces from the ceremony. Dr Geoff Mitchell shared the inspiring story of Hilda des Artes, founder of Hospice, and spoke passionately about caring for people. Beautiful singing by Melissa Fellows, along with heartfelt readings, brought comfort to all. We leave an excerpt from one of the readings by Carolyn Smith with you: “I watch you every day, I’m always very near. I know deep in your heart, You realise I am here. Talk to me, I hear you, Though you may not see, We share an unbroken bond That will always be." – I Never Left You by John F. Connor Thank you to all who were able to attend. For those who couldn’t, please know we are thinking of you. It was a time of remembrance, love and unity as we honoured those who touched our hearts forever.

The Ipswich Men's Shed Inc. recently opened its doors for a special visit, sharing morning tea with a large group of talented gentlemen—including a special guest, the resident lizard! It was especially heartwarming to see Geoff, a founding member, return to the shed at 93 years young! We had the pleasure of a behind-the-scenes look at the amazing craftwork produced by the shed members. From handcrafted pens, wooden chopping boards, painted saws and clocks to rocking horses and beautiful plants—if you can name it, they can make it! Hospice extends a huge thank you to ex-President Terry Carter, Ted Wedmaier, and all the men who showcased their incredible skills. CEO Gail Rogers and Community Engagement Lead, Maggie McNeil were particularly impressed by the range and quality of items on display. We're also incredibly grateful for their generous donation from the recent sausage sizzle. A special shout-out to Brian for sharing his wisdom on how to run a successful Bunnings sausage sizzle! 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐮𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟕:𝟎𝟎 𝐚𝐦 - 𝟐:𝟎𝟎 𝐩𝐦, 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐮𝐩 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. If you're looking for something custom-made or just want to visit, the shed is open every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 8am – 1pm. Drop by and see the magic in action! #IpswichMensShed #CommunityCraft #IpswichEvents #SupportLocal #GarageSale #BunningsSausageSizzle

Check out our Pink Ladies! 🌺 CEO Gail Rogers, along with Carly, Narelle, and Cassandra, proudly represented Ipswich Hospice Care at the Ipswich Hospital Foundation Go Pink Breakfast at Club Services Ipswich. The team joined in the fun, dressing in pink to help raise vital funds for local breast cancer care. 🎀 #IHFGoPink #PinkOctober #BreastCancerCare #IpswichHospiceCare #SupportingOurCommunity #GoPink

We are thrilled to introduce our new CEO/Director of Nursing, Gail Rogers, who has already made a great impact since joining us! Gail has been warmly welcomed by our team, enjoyed a cuppa with our amazing volunteers and even accepted a generous donation from the Ipswich Men's Shed Inc. during a tour of their workshop. With her wealth of experience and passion for palliative care, she’s certainly hit the ground running! Gail Rogers shares, "I have been part of the healthcare community in West Moreton since 2005 and have spent the last 3 years as the Director of Nursing/Facility Manager at Boonah Hospital. My nursing career has largely focused on smaller rural facilities, where I've learned the importance of holistic, compassionate care in partnership with the entire healthcare team, our patients and their loved ones. I'm honoured to be part of such an exceptional team and look forward to continuing the outstanding work done here." We extend our deepest thanks to René Adams, who has provided exceptional leadership over the past four years as CEO/Director of Nursing. René’s dedication has left a lasting legacy and we are grateful for her incredible contributions. René, we wish you all the best in your future endeavours as you pursue a clinical role and look forward to your ongoing involvement with us as a Nurse Practitioner. Reflecting on her time at Hospice, René says, "It has been a privilege to serve as CEO, working alongside such a compassionate team. I’m immensely proud of what we’ve achieved together, from national accreditations to the beautiful care we provide every day. Though I’m stepping down, I look forward to continuing my journey with Hospice in a clinical capacity." Lastly, a huge thank you to our Board Chair, Melinda Parcell, for her unwavering support and leadership during this transition. Melinda adds, "René has left Ipswich Hospice in an incredible position, and we are excited for the future with Gail at the helm. We are confident that the compassionate care and dedication of the Hospice team will continue to shine under her leadership." #IpswichHospiceCare #NewCEO #ThankYouRené #CommunityCare #WelcomeGail

Glenn's gig at hospice 🎸