Supporting someone with dementia
Did you know that dementia is the second leading cause of death of Australians? And that since 2016 it has been the leading cause of ...
How culturally inclusive is YOUR service?
New South Wales is a very multicultural place. According to data collected by the Australian Bureau of Statistics in the 2016 census almost a third ...
New recruits learn the ropes in Southern NSW
A brand new palliative care volunteer service is getting ready to open down in the Snowy-Monaro region. This week a group of new volunteers have ...
Guidance Manual for Palliative Care Volunteer Training launched
The Guidance Manual for Palliative Care Volunteer Training was officially launched at the last NSW Network of Managers of Palliative Care Volunteer Services meeting for ...
Accidental Counsellor workshop – Mid-north coast
Finding out you have a terminal illness or having a loved one diagnosed with one is never what you want to hear. The struggle to ...
Volunteer biography training
The Sacred Heart Biography Service and Palliative Care NSW are presenting a one-day training event for palliative care volunteer service managers who are looking to ...
Certificate IV in Coordination of Volunteer Programs
For new, experienced or aspiring Volunteer Managers and Coordinators The Centre for Volunteering offers a 1 year Certificate IV in Coordination of Volunteer Programs. This ...
FORUM – How to improve leadership and retain volunteers
The Centre for Volunteering is offering a Volunteer Management Forum event on ‘How to improve leadership and retain volunteers.” Effective leadership is essential for a ...
Manager’s Biography Training 18th April 2019 – registrations open
If you are a manager of palliative care volunteers, or are interested in managing palliative care volunteers, in Volunteer Biography roles why not come along ...
The start of something new – biography services in Nepean and Western Sydney
Last week, just over 20 volunteers from both the Mt Druitt and Nepean Blue Mountains palliative care volunteer services underwent training in writing biography for ...
Mt Druitt Supportive and Palliative Care volunteers begin writing biographies and life stories with their clients
The Supportive Care Volunteer Service in Western Sydney Local Health District has recently expanded their service. Volunteers there are excited to now be able to ...
Self-care workshop for volunteers
Practicing a good self-care regimen is an important part of maintaining your well-being as a volunteer. This is especially true for volunteers working in palliative ...
Volunteer Biography Training
Last week I was privileged to attend training on 'Developing a Volunteer Biography Program' hosted by Eastern Palliative Care in Victoria. Eastern Palliative Care offer ...
Understanding the legal issues around managing volunteers
We often hear Volunteer Managers say they wish they knew more about the ins and outs of the law when it comes to managing their ...
Free Understanding Dementia online course
The University of Tasmania's Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), Understanding Dementia, is an easily accessible online course that builds upon the latest in international research ...
Doing it better for their community: New volunteers sought in Wagga Wagga
Read the original article by Jody Lindbeck in the Daily Advertiser. When Joy McGregor lost her husband, and then her sister-in-law, to illness she was ...
Forum on Spirituality and Reflective Practice – Western Sydney event date change!
Note new date: Monday 16th April 2018, 0930-1200, Mt Druitt Hub 9 Ayers Grove, Mt Druitt Attention Western Sydney! Spirituality is a fundamental element of ...
Emotional intelligence, palliative care & volunteers
Event 6 July. The insight into your own emotions and the ability to respond to others with empathy are key to emotional intelligence and awareness. ...
Death doula, death midwife and amicus mortis
Death doula, death midwife and amicus mortis (a friend in death). Interested in learning more? Here are some of the local training offerings: Midwifing Death ...
Certificate 4 in Coordination of Volunteer Programs
For new, experienced or aspiring Volunteer Managers and Coordinators The Centre for Volunteering offers a 1 year Certificate 4 in Coordination of Volunteer Programs. "This ...