Ballarat Hospice Care Inc.

16/01/2026

🚗 Looking for something practical?

We’re seeking volunteers to help keep our fleet clean and ready for our staff to visit patients and families. A great role for someone who enjoys hands-on work!

Want to join our fleet team? Join our Volunteer Information Sessions this February.

🔗 Register today: https://BHCI-2026-Volunteer-Info-Sessions.eventbrite.com.au

12/01/2026

We’re hiring!

Are you organised, approachable, and looking to make a difference? Join us as a Reception/Administration Assistant (part-time - 0.4 EFT) at Ballarat Hospice Care.

Support our team and be the welcoming first point of contact for our community.

Learn more & apply: https://ballarathospicecare.org.au/careers

09/01/2026

💬 "I’ve seen Ballarat Hospice Care from both sides – as a family member... and as a volunteer. As a volunteer, it’s given me a real sense of purpose and the chance to give back. Being part of Ballarat Hospice Care is like being part of a big, happy family. I’ve loved every minute of it." - Les, a dedicated volunteer

Our volunteers are at the heart of what we do, and their contributions make a real difference.

📅 Find out more at our upcoming Volunteer Information Sessions this February:
Wed 4 Feb | 10am–11am
Tue 10 Feb | 5:30pm–6:30pm

🔗 Register: https://BHCI-2026-Volunteer-Info-Sessions.eventbrite.com.au

28/12/2025

🌱 Calling all gardeners!

Help create and maintain the peaceful spaces our staff, visitors and families enjoy.
Perfect for garden enthusiasts or anyone who loves being outdoors.

Find out more at our upcoming Volunteer Information Sessions in February.

🔗 Register: https://BHCI-2026-Volunteer-Info-Sessions.eventbrite.com.au

22/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from Ballarat Hospice Care 🎄

During the holiday season, we recognise that this time of year can be particularly challenging for many.

We extend our warmest wishes to all patients, families, volunteers, staff, and supporters of Ballarat Hospice Care, and hope this season brings you peace and love.

Ballarat Hospice Care office hours:
Our office will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day.

For all other dates, we will continue to operate during our usual hours:
🕒 9am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.

21/12/2025

🌼 Love retail or organising? Join our Op Shop team!

We’re seeking volunteers for our busy Op Shop, particularly for Saturday mornings and warehouse support.

Your contribution directly supports compassionate in-home palliative care.

📅 Info Sessions: 4 Feb & 10 Feb
🔗 Register: https://BHCI-2026-Volunteer-Info-Sessions.eventbrite.com.au

19/12/2025

Make a difference in your community!

Ballarat Hospice Care is looking for a Stores and Equipment Assistant to ensure medical equipment is maintained, organised, and delivered to patients receiving palliative and end-of-life care.

📅 Applications close 16 January
🔗 Apply: https://ballarathospicecare.org.au/careers/

18/12/2025

If you’re feeling a bit MEH-ry Christmas this year, we get it. Not everyone jingles all the way and that’s okay. For some of us, Christmas hits different: quieter, heavier, or just… complicated.

The holidays can be joyful, but they can also be tough. New diagnoses. Empty chairs. Big changes. Quiet houses.

Whether you’re adjusting to a new diagnosis, missing someone you love, or spending the season solo, you’re not alone. Whatever you’re carrying, your feelings matter.

Having friends, family, or even small connections can be powerful for your health and wellbeing. But remember: being alone doesn’t automatically mean you’re lonely, and feeling lonely doesn’t mean you’re truly alone.

Share this to remind someone they’re seen, or tag a friend who makes your holidays brighter just with their presents (see what we did there).

If you are struggling these holidays, help isn't too far away, and Victoria has a range of mental health support services, some are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. These services can provide treatment, information, tools and advice on how to deal with a range of mental health issues.

📲 Lifeline: 13 11 14

📲 MensLine Australia (24 hours, 7 days) Tel. 1300 789 978

📲 Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636

📲 Su***deLine Victoria (24 hours, 7 days) Tel. 1300 651 251 - for counselling, crisis intervention, information and referral

📲 Su***de Call Back Service (24 hours, 7 days) Tel. 1300 659 467
13YARN (13 92 76) 24/7 for Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Peoples

📍 Mental Health & Wellbeing Locals: https://go.vic.gov.au/48GJT3U

And, if you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, support and information are available at: Eating Disorders Foundation of Victoria

11/12/2025

We are looking for volunteers to join us in 2026!

Become part of a supportive, community-focused team at Ballarat Hospice Care.
We’re looking for volunteers ready to make a meaningful difference.

📅 Join one of our upcoming Volunteer Information Sessions:
Wed 4 Feb | 10am–11am
Tue 10 Feb | 5:30pm–6:30pm
📍 1836 Sturt St, Alfredton

🔗 Register: https://BHCI-2026-Volunteer-Info-Sessions.eventbrite.com.au

10/12/2025

Thanks to many generous donations to our Op Shop recently, we are temporarily unable to accept more items.

We’ll share an update when donations can be welcomed again.

Every donation and purchase helps us provide specialist in-home palliative care to our community 💛

📢 Donation Update

We’ve received an incredible amount of donations to our Op Shop and are unable to accept any more at this time.

Our team is working hard to sort through the generous items we’ve received, and we’ll share an update as soon as we’re ready to accept donations again.

Thank you for your understanding, kindness, and ongoing support of our Op Shop and the care we provide in the community 💛

📍 723 Sturt Street, Ballarat
⏰ Mon–Fri: 9:30am – 4:00pm | Sat: 10:00am – 1:30pm

09/12/2025

We’re hiring!

Join Ballarat Hospice Care as a Stores and Equipment Assistant. In this hands-on role, you’ll coordinate, maintain, and safely deliver medical equipment to patients’ homes, supporting those receiving palliative and end-of-life care. Physical capability, safe manual handling, and a compassionate approach are essential.

📅 Applications close 16 January
🔗 Apply: https://ballarathospicecare.org.au/careers/

04/12/2025

🌍💙 Today is International Volunteer Day, and we’re celebrating the incredible contributions of our 95 wonderful volunteers, including our dedicated Board members!

At Ballarat Hospice Care, volunteers are truly the heart of our team. They connect us with the community, support our patients, carers, and families, and help bridge the gap between healthcare and community care.

Your kindness, dedication, and compassion make a world of difference - every single day.

To all our volunteers: thank you for everything you do. Together, we’re building a community of care 💛