Hospice Care Association of North West Tasmania Inc.

31/03/2026

Over the Easter break, the Hospice Care office will be closed on Friday the 3rd of April and will reopen on Wednesday the 8th of April.

We wish everyone a safe and peaceful Easter.

16/03/2026

Have you thought ahead? In Tasmania, a person with decision-making capacity can record their values, preferences and instructions for future health care in an Advance Care Directive. Advance Care Planning Australia invites all Australians to pause and reflect on what matters most, embrace the theme ‘Your story, your choice.’ Every story is unique.

Get your free advance care planning information pack at advancedcareplanning.org.au.

07/03/2026

Today, on International Women's Day, we celebrate the compassion, strength, and quiet courage of women — especially those who give their time and hearts to Hospice Care.

Volunteering in hospice isn’t just about service; it’s about presence. It’s about sitting beside someone, listening, and offering comfort when it’s needed most. So many women in our community embody empathy, resilience, and unwavering dedication through this sacred work.

Your kindness brings dignity, peace, and humanity to some of life’s most tender moments.

Today we honour you — the caregivers, the Volunteers, the supporters — who remind us that compassion is one of the greatest forms of strength.

Here’s to women who serve with heart. 💜

05/03/2026

04/03/2026

Every day at Hospice Care, our Volunteers remind us what kindness truly looks like. A smile, being heard and seen, a story shared — these small acts have a big impact.

Today, we're taking a moment to celebrate the people who make life brighter for those in our care. Whether through laughter, conversation, or quiet support, they show that compassion can change a day, a week, even a life.

To all our Volunteers: thank you for your heart, your time, and the happiness you bring. 💜

25/02/2026

Living with dementia can bring uncertainty — for both individuals and families.

Our volunteers are capable, patient, and experienced in supporting people living with dementia.
They understand the importance of reassurance, familiarity, and respectful communication.

Through companionship, their focus is always dignity, comfort, and connection.

Small moments of understanding can make a very big difference.

0418 127 590

22/02/2026

Grief is different for everyone.

Our Walking Through Grief support offers gentle companionship for those navigating loss — in their own time, at their own pace.

Sometimes it’s a conversation.
Sometimes it’s quiet presence.
Always, it’s compassionate listening.

Because no one should feel alone in their grief.

0418 127 590

18/02/2026

We’re proud to share a very special milestone for our community.

Thanks to the dedication and care of our incredible Biography Volunteers, we have published our very first Biography!!

This project is about more than words on a page.
It’s about honouring a life, preserving memories, and creating something meaningful for family to treasure.

Our Volunteers bring patience, empathy, and skill to this work — taking the time to truly listen and gently guide conversations, even when memories are fragile.

We’re grateful to everyone who made this possible.

Do you know anyone with a life limiting illness who would like to tell their story?

0418 127 590

26/01/2026

Curious about what we do?

0364 777 747
We’re happy to answer your questions.

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24/01/2026

On the fence about Volunteering?

Want to see what it’s like?
Call us for a chat — no strings, just stories and connection.

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21/01/2026

Many people are unsure what Hospice Care actually means.

At its heart, Hospice Care is about our Volunteers being with people during one of life’s most difficult seasons — offering presence, companionship and reassurance.

For those who have life limiting illness.
For those who are caring.
For those who shouldn’t have to face it alone.

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