Busselton Hospice Care Incorporated

24/02/2026

What a day! 💜

A huge thank you to Nick and Kerry Fucile for once again opening their front lawn to host their annual House Concert — a beautiful blend of live local music, community generosity, and a lively auction led by a true Fremantle Dockers–supporting legend of an MC!

This year’s event raised an incredible $7,230.62, bringing their total contribution to Busselton Hospice Care Inc. to an astonishing $40,600 over eight years.

Nick and Kerry, your commitment, heart, and generosity continue to inspire us and strengthen our community. To the musicians, donors, bidders, and guests — thank you for making this event so special.

📸 Enjoy a few photos from the day!

21/02/2026

Please share through your networks. The role of caring for a loved one diagnosed with a life-limiting illness is too often hidden within communities. Join in this presentation and we can explore how we put a local spotlight on carers and support them as a community.

𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓣𝓱𝓲𝓷𝓰𝓼 𝓦𝓮 𝓓𝓸𝓷’𝓽 𝓣𝓪𝓵𝓴 𝓐𝓫𝓸𝓾𝓽 (𝓑𝓾𝓽 𝓢𝓱𝓸𝓾𝓵𝓭)

This session with Carer's WA is part of The Things We Don’t Talk About (But Should)- a new series of community information sessions presented in partnership with Busselton Hospice Care Inc.

Too often, we put difficult conversations off for a later date, only to find they hit us in the face later. What if we could talk about, and go through the difficulty, would it generate a more understanding and prepared attitude for our future?

This discussion is about unpaid carers, end of life, meaning making and the value of contemplating a life well lived. Especially for those unpaid carers who have little time to blink!

🤍Busselton Library
🤍Thursday 5 March
🤍10.30am 12.00pm

All welcome! Free to attend, bookings required: https://events.humanitix.com/host/busselton-and-dunsborough-libraries

16/02/2026

Make a difference when it matters most.

Introducing Linda, who, like other volunteers in the Busselton Hospice Unit, brings comfort, calm, and humanity to patients and families during end-of-life care. It’s an extraordinary gift - we aim to support your every step of your journey.

If you feel drawn to meaningful connection, gentle presence, and compassionate support, please join one of three Busselton Hospice Care Incorporated New Volunteer Information Session’s on 17th, 25th and 26th. The number of registered individuals is filling fast for the 17th.

Come along and listen to the very special volunteer role, as well as the many other opportunities across our suite of volunteer-led services.

06/02/2026

Looking for purpose, connection, and a way to give back?

Volunteering with BHCI means walking alongside people during some of life’s most important moments.

At the 2026 New Volunteer Information Session, you’ll discover the many ways you can contribute — from offering companionship in the Hospice Unit to helping carers feel supported, to welcoming community members at the Geographe Bay Centre.

We provide full training, ongoing support, and a community of volunteers who truly care.

If you’ve got a warm heart and a little time to give, we’d love to meet you.

VIDEO: Introducing Sue, a long-term BHCI volunteer talking about why volunteering at Busselton Hospice Care Incorporated is important

06/02/2026

Looking for purpose, connection, and a way to give back?

Volunteering with BHCI means walking alongside people during some of life’s most important moments.

At the 2026 New Volunteer Information Session, you’ll discover the many ways you can contribute — from offering companionship in the Hospice Unit to helping carers feel supported, to welcoming community members at the Geographe Bay Centre.

We provide full training, ongoing support, and a community of volunteers who truly care.

If you’ve got a warm heart and a little time to give, we’d love to meet you.

VIDEO: Introducing Sue, a long-term BHCI volunteer talking about why volunteering at Busselton Hospice Care Incorporated is important.

05/02/2026

🎉 New Gift Shop Now Open at Busselton Hospital!

“Being well helps with thoughtful gifts.”

We are delighted to officially introduce the Hospital Gift Shop, located on the ground floor of Busselton Health Campus (opposite the café). Open 7 days, with afternoon Trolley visits to the wards, it’s your new convenient destination for gifts, essentials and comfort items.

🛍️ The Gift Shop offers a carefully curated range including:
• Gifts for all ages
• Plush toys
• Snacks and treats
• Personal care items
• Books, puzzles and more

💚 Every purchase makes a difference.
The Gift Shop is a volunteer‑led social enterprise, and every dollar earned is reinvested into BHCI’s community‑funded compassionate palliative care services.

“This is more than a shop. Every purchase—whether it’s a get‑well gift, a baby present, a snack, or a puzzle—helps support the compassionate end‑of‑life care that BHCI provides to people living with a life‑limiting diagnosis, their loved ones, and the bereaved.”

👥 Want to volunteer?
If you have skills in retail, customer service or e‑commerce, we’d love to hear from you. Call 9751 1642 to register your interest.

📍 Visit us:
Ground floor, Busselton Health Campus (opposite the café)
🌐 Website: www.busseltonhospicecareinc.org.au
💌 Email: bsngiftshop@busseltonhospicecareinc.org.au
🛒 Online store: Coming soon!

05/02/2026

A great article from the Busselton Dunsborough Mail - please share widely.

Our volunteers bring comfort, calm and humanity to patients and families during end‑of‑life care. It’s an extraordinary gift — and we’ll support you every step of the way.

If you feel drawn to meaningful connection, gentle presence, and compassionate support, join our information session to explore this very special role, as well as the many other volunteer opportunities.

Busselton Hospice Care Inc. (BHCI) is inviting community members to join its team of dedicated volunteers as part of the 2026 Volunteer Recruitment Campaign.

This year's campaign highlights the wide range of meaningful volunteer roles available, like those who gift their time in the Busselton Hospice Unit.

Other tasks include supporting community education and accessing appropriate services, people living with life–limiting conditions, and those experiencing grief and bereavement, as well as practical roles such as gardening, maintenance, retail and e-commerce volunteers.

"Volunteers are the strength of Busselton Hospice Care Inc," chief executive James Jarvis said.

"Their compassion, their time, and their willingness to walk alongside others - whether in the Hospice Unit, with carers, or with those grieving - form the foundation of our journey–led approach.

"We welcome people from all walks of life to join us in ensuring no one dies or grieves alone."

The recruitment drive comes as BHCI continues its development of an integrated volunteer-led response to the community supporting people living life with a new diagnosis, living life with illness, living life while dying, and living with loss.

"This approach places our community members at the centre of our services, recognising that people enter and move through end–of–life journeys in deeply personal and varied ways."

One of the most meaningful contributions volunteers make is in the Busselton Hospice Unit, offering companionship, comfort, and practical support to patients and families during end–of–life care.

Information Sessions
Community members are invited to attend one of three upcoming information sessions to learn more about the roles available, training provided, and the impact volunteers make:
Geographe Bay Centre
• Tuesday 17 February 10:00 am to 11:00 am
• Wednesday 25 February 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
• Thursday 26 February 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

RSVP: 9751 1642
More information can be found at www.busseltonhospicecareinc.org.au

📸Abby Murray Photography

05/02/2026

Free online sessions for families caring for someone nearing the end of life. Check out the details below in Palliative Care WA's post

CarerHelp, funded by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, is offering free online sessions for families caring for someone nearing the end of life.

Led by experienced health professionals, the sessions cover a range of topics and are designed to meet carers where they are on their journey.

Upcoming sessions include:
Preparing for caring as illness advances
🔹February 10, 11am
🔹March 10, 11am
Preparing for the last weeks
🔹February 10, 1pm
🔹March 10, 1pm
Living beyond loss: Finding your way through grief
🔹February 24, 2pm
🔹March 24, 2pm

To register, visit:
https://www.carerhelp.com.au/News/Register-for-online-sessions

04/02/2026

Introducing Tim, one of our 2025 volunteer graduates, encouraging people to consider volunteering with Busselton Hospice Care Incorporated. There are 3 Information Sessions coming up in February 2026, click the link - New Volunteer Information Session

- Tuesday 17/2/26 from 10-11am
- Wednesday 25/2/26 from 2 -3pm
- Thursday 26/2/26 from 5 - 6pm.

All sessions at Geographe Bay Centre at 5 Craig St West Busselton. RSVP - 97511642.

Thanks Tim!

23/01/2026

Busselton Hospice Care Inc is excited to share that we were part of the statewide working group that helped co-design Volunteering WA brand‑new Measuring Change Toolkit — a practical resource to help volunteer‑led organisations understand and communicate the impact they make.

If you’d like to learn how to put this toolkit into action, join the upcoming free Measuring Change Workshop in Busselton delivered by Melanie from Volunteering WA.