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  • Part-time Volunteer Coordinator wanted

    Compassionate Hearts On the Bellarine is seeking a volunteer coordinator to work with our clients/carers and volunteers.

    Our volunteers provide in home non-medical support to people living with a life-limiting illness and their carers across the Bellarine Peninsula.

    Twenty hours per week with a high degree of flexibility and autonomy.

    Initial appointment will be for a period of twelve months with a view to extend.

    For a position description and further information click on the document link or email

    paulinenunan@gmail.com or adm.chob@gmail.com

    Phone 0417433142

    Applications to the email above will close on 9 May, 2025

  • National Advance Care Planning Week, Was on the 17 – 23 March. Now is the perfect time to have a conversation with your loved ones and health providers so they know what matters most to you and respect your treatment preferences.
    For free advice or to get a free starter pack, call the National Advance Care Planning Support Service on 1300 208 582 from 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday.

    https://www.advancecareplanning.org.au/?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAolD8YqljUafAvCJyN5bISDlaR6u5&gclid=Cj0KCQjw1um-BhDtARIsABjU5x4LqjLwUT1ejES4Wj82SYvL2iRtH1Gcv6HWIf0CIndd4ndgou1AACsaAiiOEALw_wcB

  • CHoB - 2024 winner of Volunteer Organisation of the Year from the Ocean Grove/Barwon Heads Rotary

  • Bereavement support groups started in Jan 2025 with Walking and Coffee groups

  • Compassionate Hearts on the Bellarine is a charity that values the generous support of the community.  The Victoria Container Deposit Scheme provides an opportunity for you to support Compassionate Hearts on the Bellarine by donating the 10 cent refund from eligible drink containers.  The funds raised will help us to offer training and support to the volunteers who willingly offer their time to people who are experiencing life limiting illness and their carers.  If you would like to help the Container Deposit Scheme Click on the link to see how to connect to the Container Deposit Scheme. As at 1st April 2025 there will be a change to the login process with two factor authentication. Read about it in the Container Deposit Scheme Page.

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Awareness and recognition days 2025

Area Date Resources

Advanced Care Planning Week 17-23 March ACP Australia https://www.advancecareplanning.org.au/advance-care-planning-week

Palliative Care Week 11 – 17 May Palliative Care Australia https://palliativecare.org.au/mediarelease/save-the-date-national-palliative-care-week-2025/

Volunteer Week 19-25 May Connecting Communities https://www.volunteeringaustralia.org/get-involved/nvw/nvw-resources/

Dying to Know Day 8 August https://proveda.com.au/community-programs/dying-to-know-day/

Loneliness Awareness Week 4-10 August https://lonelinessawarenessweek.com.au/

Day of the Dead 1-2 November Dia de Muertos – celebrated with music and dance

World Compassion Day 28 November

Compassionate Hearts on the Bellarine provides:

  • Support for people who have a life limiting illness, their family and carers;

  • Education for our community regarding life limiting illnesses, dying and the challenges of grief and loss;

  • Understanding of the importance of living well and preparing for death.

  • Bereavement Support Groups