Compassionate Hearts on the Bellarine commenced in 2019 following the insightful recognition by a small group of local people who recognised, whilst there was medical and nursing support for people living with a life limiting illness and their families, there were few, day to day emotional and physical support networks, for people living on the Bellarine.

• It is an incorporated, not for profit organisation, with a Committee of Management which provides strategic direction and governance to the group.

• CHoB has a Voluntary Volunteer Coordinator who supports our volunteers in their role.  The volunteer coordinator is the nexus between the Palliative Care staff of Bellarine Community Health, Doctors and the Doctors’ Clinics and ill people and their support networks.

• It has a team of trained Volunteers. Our volunteers are local people who have undergone training to gain an understanding of and commitment to providing support to people with a life limiting illness and their families.