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One of four team finalists this year is the Sacred Heart Biography Service.

The Sacred Heart Biography Service demonstrates an extraordinary dedication to patient care by addressing one of the most profound needs at the end of life: the desire to be heard, remembered, and valued.

In operation for seventeen years, the service has redefined holistic care by recognising that a patient’s life story is as vital as their medical treatment. Through the creation of these biographies, the team has transformed the end-of-life experience for many palliative care patients while providing families with beautiful legacy documents to cherish.

The team’s commitment is evident in the deep, trusting relationships they cultivate. They create a safe, unhurried sanctuary where clients can reflect on their triumphs, hardships, and cherished memories.

The work of this exemplary team inspired the ABC documentary “A Friend in Death”, which underscores the therapeutic effect of storytelling during a person’s final weeks and months of life.

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.