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Palliative care volunteers are individuals who have committed to sharing their time with people who are living with a life limiting illness and their families.

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    1. What is it?

    Volunteers are an invaluable part of the supportive network of palliative care.

    Palliative care volunteers are individuals who have committed to sharing their time with people who are living with a life limiting illness and their families.

    The volunteer’s role is to support and strengthen the ability of the person with a life limiting illness, and their family, carers and friends to live life as fully and as richly as possible.

    They offer individualised support to people in a non-judgemental manner, with no religious or spiritual affiliation, to help them live as fully as possible.

    Volunteers provide confidential, individualised holistic care, with emotional and practical support, as part of the palliative care team.

    Examples of support include:

    • Short term respite
    • Transport to appointments or outings
    • Companionship
    • Practical support in the home
    • Emotional support and– listening.
    • Complementary therapies
    • Bereavement support

    Volunteers cannot:

    • Administer medication.
    • Undertake nursing duties and personal hygiene or
    • Privately negotiate arrangements with clients
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    2. Resources

    Palliative Care Volunteer Support Service

    3. Referral and Access by Region

    Southern Region Expand

    South – Volunteer Services

    Ph: (03) 6224 3808
    Hospice Volunteers South Tas Inc.

    Messages and requests can be sent to Hospice via their Hospice Volunteers website

    Northern Region Expand

    North – Volunteer Services

    Ph: (03) 6336 5544
    The Volunteer Support Service, Palliative Care Service

    Email: palliativecare.north@ths.tas.gov.au

    North West Region Expand

    North West – Volunteer Services

    Ph: (03) 6477 7747
    Hospice Care Association of North West Tasmanian Inc

    Email: hospice.burnie@ths.tas.gov.au

    4. Useful Links

    Palliative Care Tasmania
    Palliative Care Australia
    Palliative Care Tasmania Caring Booklet
    Palliative Care Tasmania DHS
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