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One of four team finalists this year are the Nepean Hawkesbury Supportive and Palliative Care Volunteers.

The Nepean Hawkesbury Supportive and Palliative Care Volunteer team have made a profound and measurable impact across the Nepean Blue Mountains community by providing compassionate, person centred support to people living with a life limiting illness.

The team overcomes significant obstacles, often travelling long distances to visit people who live alone or have little or no other support. They enable patients to remain at home by providing transport, shopping assistance, and social connection, which helps to prevent isolation and reduce pressure on both families and the health system.

Their work benefits people from all backgrounds, including those who are socially isolated, culturally diverse, or reluctant to accept help. Biography volunteers help patients capture their life stories and write letters to loved ones, preserving legacy and strengthening relationships.

Whether advocating for life-story work, medical reviews, or essential equipment, Nepean Hawkesbury Supportive and Palliative Care Volunteers champion the rights and wellbeing of those they serve. Team members build trust and meaningful connections with the people they support. They are responsive, professional, and compassionate, and the difference they make extends beyond their immediate clients to the broader community.

Congratulations to the whole team for being named as finalists. You are all truly deserving of recognition. Palliative Care NSW will announce the award winners on Wednesday 20th May during National Volunteer Week. 

These awards are made possible with funding from the NSW Ministry of Health.