Festive Cheer for Hospice
TWINKLING lights and botanical beauty encouraged people to show their true festive spirit this Christmas.
Lee Marsden’s Christmas display in Fratley Avenue, Farm Cove, moved people to open their wallets and donate $7520 to Hospice South Auckland. FULL STORY>>
A Place Where I Can Be Me!
Trish Davies has been coming to Day Stay for nearly a year. A very outgoing bubbly person, Trish asked her nurse if there was anything she could do to get away from home during the day to give both herself and her husband a break. The Hospice Day Stay programme was the answer.
From the Chief Executive’s desk
Last November the Charities Commission published a benchmark survey into the level of public trust and confidence in the New Zealand charitable sector.
Hospice Thanks Farmers Manukau City
We were thrilled to be the chosen charity by Farmers Manukau to celebrate their 100 years and to be recognized by Farmers for the work Hospice South Auckland does in our community.
Pakuranga Country Club Charity Golf Day
Pakuranga Country Club reports: ” That the Hospice South Auckland charity event was staged for the 18th year on Friday 2nd October 2009 and this year raised a record $21,760.00.
Many Thanks to
Rotary Club of Otahuhu Inc.
The Wine Makers Lunch held on Sunday 18th October at Alexandra Park was again well supported with 180 people attending.
Hospice Revamps Day Care Facility
Hospice South Auckland is extending its Day Stay facility and from the New Year will provide ambulatory care services at Totara Lodge in Manurewa.
Payroll Giving - A New Way to Give
The Government continues to try to encourage a culture of generosity in New Zealand, and has introduced a new payroll giving scheme, due to take effect early next year.
Christmas Cheer for Hospice
Lee Marsden, volunteer at Hospice will again be supporting Hospice at Christmas with her decorated garden which is a joy for all to see, Mums, Dads, Aunts, Uncles, Grandparent and most of all children of all ages.
Sunrise Walk
Get your walking shoes ready for Hospice South Auckland’s inaugural Sunrise Walk.
Fundraising Volunteers!
Volunteers recently helped with raising $5,000 on World Hospice Day on October 10th along with raising money from raffle tickets at two recent events.
BNZ ‘Closed for Good’
On 4th November 2009 BNZ staff all around the country closed shop for the day to help charities.
KidsCan StandTall
On Nov 6th, approximately 30 Year 7 children from KidsCan StandTall programme volunteered at our Hospice as a way of giving back to their local community.
Donations Thanks
The following donations in kind have been received:
Lasting Remembrance
This Christmas you may like to ‘remember’ a loved one by sponsoring a retaining block or paver in the Valerie Vili Rose Garden, to be built in the Hospice garden.
Christmas Remembrance Trees
Each year Hospice South Auckland has it’s Christmas Remembrance Trees in various sites around South/South East Auckland throughout December.
Bereavement Service Volunteers Required
Emotional support is offered to families following the death of a love one. Contact is generally made by phone.
Annual General Meeting Oct 09
The Annual General Meeting of Hospice South Auckland will take place at Totara Lodge, 140 Charles Prevost Drive, Manurewa, on Wednesday 14th October 2009 at 7pm.
Do you have a few hours to spare?
We'd love to hear from you!
Wish List Sep09
Thank you so much to those of you who responded to our request for items in our June Newsletter Wish-list.
Mother, Grandmother, Sister & Mate
Losing a loved one made easier with the help of Hospice
Wine Makers Lunch Sep09
Last year the Rotary Club of Otahuhu held a Winemakers tapas style lunch and auction which raised $12,000 for Hospice South Auckland. This event was well supported and the feedback very positive with requests to organise another fundraiser lunch in October 2009.
Valerie Vili Rose Garden
Turning the soil to plant a (golden-yellow) rose named in her honour, reigning Olympic champion Valerie Vili recently launched a special campaign to help Hospice South Auckland continue to deliver a very high standard of care to approximately 700 patients and families in its area each year.
Farmers Manukau Fundraising
We are delighted that Farmers Manukau chose Hospice South Auckland as their charity to commemorate their 100 years birthday celebrations.
Challenging Events
On Daffodil Day 2009, Papakura resident Latalia Bent shaved her head to raise funds in honour of her stepfather Collin Selman, who passed away at Hospice South Auckland in May of this year.
Karaka Habourside House
United to Help Hospice.
KARAKA Harbourside’s “Hospice Job” is taking shape nicely, thanks to a community effort involving developers, contractors, construction workers
and the Counties Manukau Freemasons.
New Look Hospice Shops
Our shop refurbishment program kicked off in July with the renovation of our retail store at School Corner, Papatoetoe.
Urgent Call for Volunteer Help
This month we are urging people who live in the Papatoetoe and Otahuhu areas to come forward and volunteer in our Otahuhu and Papatoetoe (School Corner) shops.
Volunteer Awards Sep09
On Saturday 20th June 2009, Hospice South Auckland held it’s Annual Volunteer Recognition/Long Service Awards afternoon tea.
A Day in the Life of a Hospice Social Worker
“Today a new sun rises for me, everything lives, everything is animated, everything seems to speak to me of my passion, everything invites me to cherish it”.
Making a Bequest
Ever thought about making a bequest to Hospice South Auckland, but want more information?
Artists Required
Palliative care patients benefit greatly from creative activities.
From the Chief Executive Sep09
We are excited to announce the Hospice’s new fundraising campaign, our first with Hospice Ambassador Valerie Vili, the Valerie Vili Rose Garden.
Remembrance Service Sep09
Twice a year Hospice South Auckland holds a service to remember those who have died.
Time To Remember Sep09
You can have fun “at any time of the year” gathering your friends, hosting a get-together be it formal or very informal to remember a loved one or just to celebrate life.
Volunteer Awareness Week
Volunteer Awareness Week provides New Zealanders with a chance to acknowledge the excellent work done by our many volunteers and discover opportunities to get involved in their communities.
Permanent friend of Hospice
ANNETTE MONTGOMERIE TELLS US HER STORY
Annette was recently made the very first “Permanent Friend of Hospice” in recognition of the 26 years she has given her time and commitment to Hospice South Auckland, originally as a volunteer and over the past 15 years as a Board of Trustees member.
From the Chief Executive June 2009
Community Support Remains Vital for Hospice
Hospice South Auckland will benefit from the Government’s recent budget announcement which sees hospice services throughout the country receiving a $15m injection of funding.
Fashion and all that Jazz
Ayrlies Garden a superb venue for “Fashion and all that Jazz”
On a near-perfect late summer’s day we were delighted to see such a good turn out of Hospice Supporters for the first ever “Fashion and all that Jazz” Garden Party at Ayrlies Garden on March 22nd. It was also good to be able to welcome Hospice New Zealand patron Maggie Barry along for the day.
Are You Being Served?
Hospice South Auckland’s Retail Shops generate over $500,000 a year in profit that goes directly towards the operating costs of the Hospice.
Pheobie R.I.P.
In August 2003 Phoebe and three other dogs graduated as Hospice South Auckland’s first “pets as therapy” dogs.
Wish List June 2009
Thank you so much to those of you who responded to our request for items in our March Newsletter Wish-list. There are always items we need or would like to enable us to continue to provide free service to our patients. If you or your organisation would like to assist with any of the following items we would be happy to hear from you!
Special thanks to Whitehouse Tavern Trust
White House Tavern Trust Papakura has loyally supported Hospice South Auckland since 2005.
Welcome to Robyn Allen.
Hi, my name is Robyn Allen. In December 2008 my family and I transferred to the Auckland Region from Papamoa, Mount Maunganui, where I worked as a Palliative Nurse within Waipuna Hospice looking after patients in the Welcome Bay area.
Living Every Moment
Have you made someone smile today?
Hospice New Zealand have launched an exciting new campaign - Living Every Moment.
Flowers of Hope June 09
Approximately 100 people who had been bereaved in 2008 gathered at Totara Lodge in March, to participate in Part One of Flowers of Hope.
Just in Time for Winter
Retail Drivers Rob and Con, Gardener Diane and Property & Maintainance person Don are all stepping out in new wet weather jackets sporting the Hospice Logo thanks to the sponsorship of Actus Transport’s Takanini Branch Manager Mike Britnell.
Working Together to Keep Hospice Connected
There are many ways business support Hospice and we are grateful to all of them. Some businesses donate their services free of charge whilst others run fundraising events for us.
Some donate end of line stock for us to sell in our shops whilst others donate goods for use in the Hospice.
Rotary and Hospice
On March 20th The Howick and Half Moon Bay Rotary Clubs in conjunction with the Bucklands Beach Yacht Club held their annual Charity Regatta.
From the Chief Executive March 2009
After another busy year we at Hospice South Auckland wish to express our sincere thanks to the people of South Auckland for the outstanding support we received throughout the year.
Memorable Moments at Hospice
When we hear the word Hospice we conjure up pictures of grief and sadness.
Children's Day
I would like to introduce you to our Children’s day. The event was offered to children and grand children of our present and past patients last November.
From the Nursing Team March 2009
Holistic care is the corner stone of Hospice palliative care and supports the notion of caring for the whole person. This includes not only the physical aspects of the person, but also their emotional, spiritual, psychological and social/family dimensions.
Christmas for Volunteers
at Totara lodge
It was with extreme appreciation and pleasure we invited our volunteers
to the annual Christmas morning tea held at Totara Lodge, December 2008.
Contribution from the Medical Team
As I sit here in my surgery office, looking out over the quiet lush geen suburban ‘old’ Howick with its clear blue sky and occasional puff of summer’s cumulus cloud drifting by, it seems too hard to believe that the world is heading into such unprecendented turmoil.
Flowers of Hope March 09
The inauguration of Barack Obama as president of the United States is an historic event which seems to have rolled back a cloud of hopelessness and despair which many of us seemed to have been caught up in, and a belief that something different is possible seems to have sprung to life.
Hospice Shops
Caring for Patients through Fundraising
Christmas Remembrance Trees
Thanks to Our Caring Community
Christmas Cheer for Hospice 2009
Lee Marsden, volunteer at Hospice South Auckland, once again excelled in her wonderful way of supporting the Hospice at Christmas.
Poetry Joins Hospice Cause
Hospice South Auckland is pleased to be able to offer this wonderful collection of poems by modern New Zealand poets about grief, loss, death and dying.
Thank You
Many of you support Hospice South Auckland in a variety of ways.
Fashion and all that Jazz at Ayrlies
Join Maggie Barry (pictured) and Annah Stretton at “Fashion and All that Jazz” Garden Party in support of Hospice South Auckland.
An email from Tracey
Recently a friend of mine was cared for at the hospice. Mary (not her real name) died on the 11th July. I was so extremely impressed with the care she received while in the hospice that I felt an email was essential.
Next Winemaker's Lunch
Guests already looking Forward to next Winemaker's Lunch
From the Nursing Team Nov 08
When people think of the hospice they often think of it as just a building. Certainly, as our ‘headquarters’ and where many of our staff and volunteers work our facility at Totara Lodge, is a key part of the organisation of Hospice South Auckland (HSA).
From the Clinical Director's Desk
2008 has to have been THE year of change and new challenges - especially as it has unfolded in its final months!
Alex Green 1932-2008
We acknowledge with grateful thanks the life of Vice Patron Alex Green who passed away on 3 September.
Volunteer Pets and Handlers
In August 2008 the Pets as Therapy Service welcomed 4 new dogs to the team.
Family Support Service
As Hospice South Auckland continues to grow we are pleased to be able to also offer new or expanded services.
Shop Elves Seek Your Support
Hi There – I’m one of Santa’s Elves and it’s my job to help Santa get sorted for Christmas each year.
Congratulations Valerie - You're a star!
An especially loud cheer rang out from the Hospice team when Valerie Vili stepped up at Beijing and laid down a challenge no other shot putter in her class on earth could match.
New communication partnership annouced
Hospice South Auckland is very pleased to confirm that we are now partnering with professional communication advisors, Mannion Associates.
Masquerade Charity Gala Dinner
On the 15th August about 180 guests celebrated a night of fun and excitement with auctioneer Hayden Duncan and some VIP guests at the annual Hospice fundraiser which was held at the Telstra Clear Pacific Centre
About Our Shops
Turning pre – loved goods into first class care! Hospice shops generate a very important revenue stream to help fund the patient care we provide in South Auckland
Hospice Trivia Night
Hospice South Auckland Trivia Night in Howick on Friday 29th August was an amazing success. We value our partnership with House of Travel immensely as they approach our relationship with such passion and enthusiasm
The Big Spring Clean
At the time that I am writing this spring seems as far off and unlikely as a Saharan heat wave! We are stuck in the middle of one of the wettest spells that I can remember and last night I slept with my electric blanket on all night (don’t tell my mum as she would put me over her knee!).
Volunteer Profile
Irene Archer - Deputy Manager at The Gardens
Irene Archer is one of our many hundreds of individuals who generously give their time free of charge to Hospice as a volunteer worker.
New Manager of Retail Services
Now running seven retail shops and a warehouse, Hospice South Auckland’s retail operations are a substantial business unit in their own right and bigger than most New Zealand retail operations.
Family Support
When I started as the new Social Worker and Team Leader at HSA I had no idea what was ahead of me.
From the Nursing Services
Our hospice is experiencing an interesting time of change. Over the past few weeks we have welcomed our new CEO Gary Sturgess and Operations Director Yvonne Wright, as well as other new members of the team.
From the Medical Desk
The summer of 2007 – 2008 has come and gone with great rapidity. The highlight for me was my two week holiday in the Bay of Islands which reached a climax on my last afternoon away when I landed the biggest snapper of my fishing career.
Volunteer Services - The Day Stay Team
One of the many services offered to patients. Each and every volunteer is appreciated and highly committed to their chosen role.
Tax rules for charitable giving changed
The IRD has lifted the refund limit allowed for charitable donations.
Reflections from the HR Desk
Three years ago I joined Hospice South Auckland to take on the new role of Human Resources Advisor. Coming from a background of 25 years practising as a Registered Nurse followed by 14 years in Human Resources management in the health sector, I believed I could offer the support required whilst my own experience of grief and loss added to my feeling of empathy with the philosophy of hospice.
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