Community
23 June, 2023
Clubs unite for Hospice
HOSPICE in the Home has been given a much-needed boost thanks to a joint commitment from the Warrnambool Rotary Club and Warrnambool East Football Netball Club.
The two clubs have joined forces and entered into a funding partnership to support Warrnambool and District Community Hospice (WDCH) to the tune of $45,000 over the next three years.
The partnership, initiated by the Rotary club, will fund the training of volunteers for WDCH’s free community service, Hospice in the Home.
The clubs were both looking to find a focus for their fundraising efforts that would have an impact in their local community – and both felt Hospice was “a good fit.” “Like both the Rotary and football netball clubs,
Hospice is built on a sense of community and commitment to volunteering,” manager of Warrnambool and District Community Hospice Emmalee Bell said.
“We are thrilled to partner with them both in our mission to support the provision of end-of-life care at home.
This generous support of our volunteer recruitment and training will play a crucial role in meeting a growing demand for Hospice in the Home and will relieve pressure on our local healthcare system.”
The committees of both clubs are proud to help WDCH continue training volunteers to provide in-home support and respite to assist the care of local people with a terminal or life-limiting illness.
Over the next three years Hospice hopes to recruit over 30 new volunteers and put them through a comprehensive training program.
A free local service, without recurrent government funding, Hospice greatly values the multi-year commitment both clubs have made, and the certainty it provides.
It also values the opportunity to promote the organisation and the services it provides to club members, and participants in their community activities.
