NAW blog 2023

125 volunteers honoured as Harbour Hospice celebrates 40 years of caring

This month 125 volunteers will be honoured for their commitment to Harbour Hospice.

Carolyn McCondach speaking June23 blog

The woman you couldn’t say no to  

Carolyn McCondach was the driving force behind Harbour Hospice’s early fundraising efforts.

Julian Court blog Jun23

Our first volunteer coordinator: ‘I felt I had a purpose’

Julian Court was Harbour Hospice’s first Volunteer Coordinator, and also the first person to have a paid role at Hospice.

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‘Mum, make it happen’: Quilts donated to hospice to honour local GP

The late Heidi MacRae had always been a very organised person. So, it was only fitting that when the well-respected North Shore GP was facing the end of life in 2022, following a breast cancer diagnosis in 2021, she assigned jobs to the people she loved.

Luke and Annie Feb23 Newsletter

Volunteers ease life for patients through new programme

In recent months, thanks to community support, a new volunteer programme was launched that enables hospice to reach even more patients and families.

Cameron Davey blog

Surf's up for young hospice volunteer

Cam Davey, 17, loves surfing and going to the gym - he also volunteers for Harbour Hospice.

Jo Coulam blog trees of rememberance

Trees of Remembrance make a difference

Every Christmas you’ll find Jo Coulam volunteering at a Tree of Remembrance stand for Harbour Hospice. She does as many shifts as she can and can’t imagine a festive season without giving her time in this way.

Amy-Tsukada-blog

'It made my summer more meaningful'

Amy Tsukada, 21, is studying to become a teacher. She loves nature walks, baking and reading. She also volunteers in the kitchen at Harbour Hospice.

Mychelle Mihailof volunteer blog

Lives well lived

Mychelle Mihailof has two very special books in her house. One tells the life story of her mother, Toni, and the other, the story of her brother, Michael.

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Volunteer Pennie Kennings wins Westfield Local Heroes!

Announced today, Pennie was voted by the community as the winner for her tireless mahi as the coordinator of our North Shore Life Story team.