Peppi was overjoyed to send out the first edition of the volunteer newsletter – The Wish Makers. This newsletter, for all Ambulance Wish Western Australia volunteers, provides updates on volunteer education, headquarter construction and recent activities. At Ambulance Wish Western Australia volunteers are the backbone of our organisation, from the management committee to the office […]
William’s wish was to leave his bed at Bethesda Hospital’s Palliative Care Unit to return home to join family and friends at his daughter’s wedding. Thanks to volunteers Amy and Mark for accompanying William on his wish. Congratulations to the newlyweds from all of us at Ambulance Wish WA – may your love be as
Did you see Peppi on TV last night? For terminally ill patients – visiting family, friends, or sentimental places isn’t always physically possible. But a new charity is helping West Australians fulfill their dying wishes.
Ian’s wish was to return home for a few hours. Taking time away from his bed at Kalamunda Hospital’s Palliative Care Unit allowed him to enjoy the warm weather on his porch and spend time with his family and friends. Thanks to volunteers Melissa, Vanessa and Gary for accompanying Ian on his wish. The Ambulance
Kamla’s wish was to return home for her son’s 14th birthday party. Taking time away from her bed at Bethesda’s Palliative Care Unit allowed her to enjoy time with her family, her husband’s curry and her son’s birthday cake. Thanks to volunteers Jocelyn, Mark and Stephanie for accompanying Kamla on her wish. The Ambulance Wish
Steven’s wish was to take one last drive around his neighbourhood to experience the fresh air, sunshine and local roads. Taking time away from his bed at Fiona Stanley Hospital also allowed him to enjoy a cup of green tea with his son, who lives in the UK, while looking out over the Swan River.
Today is Dying to Know Day – an annual campaign that empowers Australians at all stages of life to live and die well. This year, the national campaign asks people of all ages and stages of life to prioritise compassionate conversations and ‘get dead set’ around the reality of death and dying – because it’s
Clair’s wish was to visit the Living Legacy Forest and Wellington Dam. The wish request was submitted by her Silverchain support worker, who also accompanied Clair on her trip. Thanks to volunteers Amy, Les and Susie for accompanying Clair on her wish and our Youth Ambassador, Toby, for taking the photographs. The Ambulance Wish Western
Ambulance Wish WA’s second Wish Ambulance, Kees, which will be used to convey terminally ill West Australians on their final wishes, is now operational following its commissioning phase and joins Wish Ambulance Hydi, enabling the charity to now fulfil two final wishes a day. Since the donation of the decommissioned ambulance last year, it has
Audrey’s wish was to return home and receive a final blessing surrounded by her family. Thanks to volunteers Erin, Jocelyn, Sarah and Gary for accompanying Audrey on her wish. Fulfilling wishes, celebrating lives!