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Meet Our Team: George Dempster

By Melissa Gardi on August 1, 2021
In his role as Spiritual Care Coordinator, George Dempster cares for the spiritual needs of each hospice patient and their family / whanau. Here, he shares his Arohanui story. I joined Arohanui Hospice about eight years ago – my role is to provide spiritual care.  In most situations, a patient or family member is referred to me […]

The heart & soul of palliative care has not changed

By Emily Taylor on July 30, 2021
Adapted from an article written by Judith Lacy, Editor, for the Manawatū Guardian.  Image courtesy of the Manawatū Guardian. Dr Simon Allan, Director of Palliative Care reflects on 30 years of care in our community. There’s a misconception Arohanui Hospice is a sad, gloomy, depressive place, Dr Simon Allan says. It’s anything but, according to […]

New “PassionPeople” appointed to the Arohanui Hospice board

By Melissa Gardi on July 28, 2021
It has certainly been two years of change for the Arohanui Hospice Board. The sudden death of trustee Mary McKenna in September 2019, who had been a special part of Arohanui Hospice since its inception, set the wheels of succession in motion. Last July, following a Taika Waititi-inspired hunt for PassionPeople, the volunteer governance team welcomed new […]

Arohanui Hospice: 30 Years and Beyond

By Melissa Gardi on July 11, 2021
Three decades ago, Arohanui Hospice first opened its doors with the vision that all people with life-limiting conditions live well and die well, irrespective of their condition or care setting. Our community has grown since 1991, and so have we, providing palliative care services throughout the Manawatu, Rangitikei, Tararua and Horowhenua regions. 1984 Initial discussions began around the need […]

Suffrage in Stitches – Creative Legacy

By Melissa Gardi on June 27, 2021
Te Manawa currently is hosting an exhibition called ‘Suffrage in Stitches’. This project commemorates 125 years of Suffrage in New Zealand and was an initiative by St Vinnies Resew, an up-cycling, sustainable sewing initiative, in collaboration with Wellington Museum where it was first displayed in 2019. Arohanui Hospice's Day Stay Coordinator, Faye Lloyd, heard about […]

Meet Our Team: Jill Rolls

By Melissa Gardi on June 22, 2021
At the heart of Volunteer Coordinator, Jill Rolls’, working life you’ll find aroha – warmth, affection and connection with the people of our community. Here, she shares her Arohanui story. After working 28 years at ACC, I retired in 2018 and wanted to do something meaningful with my time. My husband was already volunteering for hospice […]
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