Please note new dates for 2020 will be coming once we move to level one. This is a two session workshop where you use materials to create a visual biography, a board depicting memories of special times in your life. You don’t need any artistic skills, it’s all about you, your story, your journey…
We are committed to engaging with family and whanau, understanding cultural differences, rituals and practices in order to make the experience of every patient and their loved ones, memorable, respectful, complete. The Kai Whakamaru is available to provide support, protection and advocacy for patients and their whanau, throughout their hospice journey, ensuring your cultural, emotional,…
Over eight weeks, meet other individuals and families and with the support of our Counsellors, understand and navigate the wave of grief and loss. Families who are currently under our care – or have been, no matter how long ago – are welcome to participate. If you feel you need extra support please contact us…
Part of our service is providing specialist support for children, adolescents and families throughout the time of care and beyond. There are a number of ways we provide this support depending on the specific needs of children, adolescents and families, such as: Providing parents and caregivers with information and access to resources Counselling support for…
“Life never ceases to have meaning.” This small group programme offers the opportunity for patients facing similar challenges to explore concepts of meaning in a safe, supported environment. Trained Meaning Centred group facilitators Debbie Penlington and Colleen Kendrick were trained at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre in New York. The group will explore: Identity…
Venue: Waipuna Hospice, 43 Te Puna Station Road Dates: Three full study days Time: All Fundamentals of Palliative Care workshops run from 9:00am – 4:30pm. Cost: $60.00 per person (GST Inclusive). Additional information: A fully trained Nurse will run the workshop and be available to assist you on the day. Morning and afternoon tea is provided; we…
We offer a free Caregiver Education Programme for families and friends as carers of their loved ones. Please contact Reception on 552 4380 or email reception@waipuna-hospice.co.nz to register your interest. Click this link for more information about the programme: Caregiver Education Programme 2018 The dates for 2018 are: March 13, 20 and 27 June 12, 19 and…
SYRINGE DRIVER FULL COMPETENCY TRAINING WORKSHOP Wednesday 22 July, 1:00pm-4:00pm (now full) Wednesday 2 September, 1:00pm-4:00pm Wednesday 7 October, 1:00pm-4:00pm Time: All Syringe Driver Full Competency Training Workshops run from 1:00pm-4:00pm. Venue: Waipuna Hospice, 43 Te Puna Station Road, Te Puna. Cost: $46 per person (GST Inclusive). Number of places available: Maximum 8 per workshop. Aims of the course:…
Venue: Waipuna Hospice, 43 Te Puna Station Road, Tauranga. Date (or dates): Wednesday, 26 August 2020 Time: All Palliative Care for Health Care Assistants workshops run from 9:00am – 4:30pm. Cost: $35.00 per person (GST Inclusive). Additional information: Training workbooks and certificates are provided. A fully trained Nurse will run the workshop and be available…
To help bring understanding to the grief process. Held at Waipuna Hospice from 10.00am – 12.30 pm, on the following Thursdays: 23 July 2020 3 September 2020 15 October 2020 26 November 2020 Refreshments provided. Please register your interest in a seminar by contacting Deb Short on (07) 552 4380 Ext 317 or email Deb…