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,…
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…
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…
Venue: Waipuna Hospice, 43 Te Puna Station Road, Tauranga. Date (or dates): Thursday 24th August 9:00am – 4:30pm (Please note this date is now fully booked) Tuesday 28th November 9:00am – 4:30pm Cost: $40.00 per person (GST Inclusive). Additional information: Training workbooks and certificates are provided. A fully trained Nurse will run the workshop and…
A series of educational workshops for nurses covering management of wounds, pain, nausea & vomiting, dyspnoea, delirium and last days of life. Participants will have the opportunity to put learning into practice through interactive case-based group activities. Cost $10 per person per workshop. Please apply online using the form below Assessing and Managing Pain in Palliative…
Dates for 2024 will be advised shortly. Welcome to the Palliative Care Study Day: Weaving Through the Palliative Care Landscape A one-day education session navigating through some common physical, psychological, and cultural aspects of palliative care with a holistic lens. Target audience: Registered Nurses, Allied Health, Practice Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, GPs – any health professionals…