Caring for someone nearing end of life is a special and sometimes challenging role. The good news is you don’t have to do it alone. Our volunteers and staff are here to support you, and to understand your needs and concerns.

Our volunteers understand the stresses that come with the caring role and are there to support you through. One of the main ways a volunteer can help is to stay with the person you are caring for while you take a break. Volunteers usually visit once a week at negotiated times. Your volunteer will always lend a ‘listening ear’ when you need one and will be there to support a loved one, giving carers a short break, each week.

This service is available across Southern Tasmania.

Who this service is for

Families who are caring for an adult with a palliative illness or  nearing end of life.

We support people with life-limiting progressive illness who are unlikely to recover.

Our kind of care is palliative psychosocial support and our service is open to families of people who have a palliative illness, including but not limited to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease (COPS), major organ failure such as liver or heart disease, neurological conditions such as Parkinsons and MND, and cancers.

Cost

Our services are free of charge

Opening Hours

Office hours 9am and 5 pm on weekdays

Volunteer companionship in the community is available on days and at times to suit you, your family and the availability of one of our Palhelp volunteers– please contact us.

How this service is delivered

• Face-to-face

  We are based in Hobart and provide support services in Southern Tasmania.

• Call or visit us online

  If you think we can assist you or your family, please contact us.

• We'll come to you (outreach)

  We provide outreach to people in their own homes or communities across Southern Tasmania, subject to availability of our Palhelp volunteer companions.

  The first step is to phone, email or fill in our online referral form and we will contact you to discuss your situation.