When Sharon Beuke is not occupied coordinating bereavement support at hospice, she teaches history at Motueka High School. How are these two occupations linked? Sharon says they’re both concerned with people’s stories. “They’re both about making sense and seeing patterns,…
Richmond Hospice Shop’s new manager is working on a few changes to make the shopping experience easier for customers. Anete Smith has started at the Queen Street, Richmond site and is working on departmentalising and colour-blocking items for sale. “Basically,…
National Volunteer Week has just been and we were able to recognise the contribution of some of our volunteers in the media with an article in the Nelson Weekly newspaper. Here is what they printed: From baking cookies to writing…
Maisie the dog has started visiting in our inpatient unit. Judy Petrie, from Canine Friends Pet Therapy, has been bringing her along on a Tuesday to be seen by any patients who are interested. According to the Canine Friends (caninefriends.org.nz)…
Hospice Awareness Week is a chance for us to highlight the work hospice does in our communities. The week is dedicated to addressing myths and misconceptions some people have about hospice care.
Lawrey picks up the dance shoes in support of the Nelson Tasman Hospice Politician Matt Lawrey has no fear of public speaking – but public dancing presents a whole new challenge. The councillor and former Green Party candidate is one…
We’re so lucky to have David! Hospice chaplain David Moynan says his role is to journey with patients, whether they consider themselves religious or not. David, 65, has been the hospice chaplain, in charge of “family support and pastoral care”,…
Nelson hospice op shop staff were delighted to help these students – all from different universities – who accepted a challenge to put on a steampunk fashion show using no money and no phones. Our staff, volunteers and other customers…
Please join us in welcoming Ruth Seabright who has taken over the position of Retail Operations Manager, meaning she is overseeing all five of our Hospice shops (Nelson, Richmond, Motueka and Takaka). Ruth has most recently been working at the…