Kym’s wish was to be able to attend her daughter’s wedding. Laura – the youngest of Kym’s four children, and the last to marry – organised her wedding in only four weeks, meaning Kym would be able to see all of her children get married. Unfortunately, Kym’s health deteriorated and she was admitted to the […]
Welcome to National Palliative Care Week – the nation’s largest annual initiative to raise awareness about palliative care and its benefits. The final stages of a person’s terminal illness can be a highly challenging, emotional time and the focus of care usually changes to making them as comfortable as possible in order to make the
Sabit’s wish was to visit home and spend time with his family. Last week Sabit was able to leave his bed at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, to visit home and enjoy a meal, including his favourite homemade potato and leek soup, with his family. Thanks to volunteers Kathryn and Gary for accompanying Sabit on his
Peppi would like to extend his cordial invitation to a Teal and Turquoise High Tea. Fine teas will be brewed, delicate delights shall be enjoyed and funds shall be raised to continue the 2023 Final Wish Programme. A smart affair, Peppi will honour the wearer of the best dressed, reflecting the teal and turquoise theme,
Terry’s wish was to visit home and say goodbye to his beloved horses and dogs. Recently Terry was able to leave his bed at St John of God Murdoch Hospital’s Hospice, to visit home and spend time with his animals. Thanks to volunteers Kylie, Susie and Gary for accompanying Terry on his wish. Within days
Happy National Volunteers Week! At Ambulance Wish WA, we want to take a moment to thank our incredible volunteers who fulfil final wishes for those with a terminal illness or receiving palliative care. This year’s theme is ‘The Change Makers,’ and that’s exactly what our volunteers are. They bring positive change with their selflessness, dedication,
Peter’s wish was to visit home, see his beloved cat and have a meal with his family. This week Peter was able to leave his bed at St John of God Murdoch Hospice, where he has been for over 40 days, to visit home. Thanks to volunteers Andrew, Pam and Tracey for accompanying Peter on
Following recent changes with charity and deductible gift recipient rules, we have developed an FAQ for your reference. Are you a charity? Yes. Ambulance Wish Western Australia is an entirely charitable organisation. We have no employees & all members of our organisation are volunteers who offer their free time without claiming any financial reward. Ambulance
Peppi was delighted to be able to attend Palliative Care WA’s ‘Palliative care volunteering – A crucial piece of the jigsaw’ with Ambulance Wish Western Australia’s Management Committee Chair, Susie, last week. The consultation event drew a very engaged group of participants who had the opportunity to contribute to the development of a palliative care
Rhys’ wish was to visit the beach and have a beer with friends and family. This week Rhys was able leave his bed at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, where he has been for over 70 days, to visit City Beach and have a beer (or two) with his mates. His friend, Wayne, described how they