World Day 2008 - Australia
Australia
St John of God Hospital, Bunbury
The St John of God Health Care symbol
represents the heritage of the organisation and its vision for the future. The cross is the symbol of Christianity, a reminder of the suffering of Jesus and the call to follow in his footsteps.
The pomegranate symbolises the generous self-giving required to reach out to people in need, and is open to allow the seeds to scatter. The five seeds represent the Values - Hospitality, Compassion, Respect, Justice and Excellence.
SJOG EVENTS WHPCD 2008
St John of God Palliative Care Service hosted a morning tea on Friday, 10th October 2008 to raise awareness of World Hospice and Palliative Care Day, the SJOG Palliative Care Service and to thank individuals and service providers who have assisted us to provide support to patients and their families living in the community such as providing financial support, placing carers in the home to assist with child care, providing personal care / nursing care / cleaning / gardening / transport / respite care etc.
On Saturday, 11th October 2008, 30 participants undertook a hike on the Bibbulmun Track to raise funds for the new Palliative Care Day Programme. Funds have not been tallied to date as monies still keep coming in! SJOG provided lunch for the participants and money raised will go to the Day Programme.
BIBBULMUN TRACK HIKE
30 people participated in the Bibblumun Track hike departing from the beautiful Golden Valley Tree Park, Balingup.
WHPCD MORNING TEA
CEO, Mark Grime, welcomes attendees to St John of God Hospital and talks about World Hospice and Palliative Care Day 2008.
WHPCD MORNING TEA
Our dedicated group of Palliative Care Volunteers who run the Palliative Care Day Programme
WHPCD (From bottom left to right):
Pippa Blackburn - Social Worker, St John of God Hospital, Bunbury;
Tina Newman, Manger - Commonwealth Carelink Respite Centre;
Margaret Cassidy - Pastoral Care Coordinator, St John of God Hospital, Bunbury;
Lynette Jetta - Client Services Officer - Commonwealth Carelink Respite Centre.
St John of God Hospital, Bunbury is a 120 bed hospital originally established in 1927
Since March 1999 the hospital has been co-located with Bunbury Regional Hospital. This model minimises duplication of facilities and increases the range of health services while ensuring the best possible care for patients in the south-west of Western Australia.
The hospital's Medical Centre houses a wide range of specialties provided by permanent and visiting medical practitioners. Specialty services include radiology, pathology, allied health and hydrotherapy services.
The hospital also provides community based services such as alcohol and other drug services, palliative care, volunteer program and the Busselton Medical Centre.
St John of God Hospital, Bunbury is a division of St John of God Health Care, one of Australia's largest health care providers.
WHPCD (From bottom left to right):
Guests from the Ladies Auxiliary, sister Leonie - St John of God and Mark Grime - CEO St John of God Bunbury.
BIBBULMUN TRACK HIKE (From left to right):
Alison Hawkes (Manager - Theatre, St John of God Hospital), Tory Timms and Bruce Hawkes.
BIBBULMUN TRACK HIKE
Participants on the Bibblumun Track, Balingup
Participants on the Bibblumun Track, Balingup
Marleen Vink, Palliative Care Nursing Staff - Paula Vink, Lottie Chapman and Emma Doran (Nurse Unit Manager - Palliative Care / Oncology) and Emma's daughter, Lauren.
About St John of God Bunbury, Palliative Care Service
• is a free service to public and private patients
• has an inpatient unit
• provides a service to community patients
• provide a community on-call service 24 hrs / day, 7 days / week
• has a visiting Palliative Care Specialist
• comprises a multi-disciplinary team of nurses, social work, pastoral care, physiotherapists, occupational therapist, dietician, volunteer coordinator and volunteers
• provide palliative care training and support to volunteers, individuals and agencies in the local community and surrounding areas
• has recently established a Palliative Care Day Programme
PALLIATIVE CARE DAY PROGRAMME
The Palliative Care Day Programme provides patients with an opportunity to have a change of environment in which they can have a break from their day to day familiarity.
Activities include:
Social Interaction - a place for patients to come together to share their experiences or just play board games, cards or to enjoy happy hour
Creative Expression - participate in a range of activities - art & craft, music, creative writing, technology, photography etc.
Pamper Sessions - have a relaxing massage, a haircut etc.
Medical Review - an opportunity for the Palliative Care Team to meet with patients (and their carers) to assess symptoms, medical care and to provide ongoing emotional, practical and spiritual support.
The Day Programme also provides time off for Carers.
At least 211 organisations in approximately more than 67 countries marked the day - list of events
About other event in Australia on WHPCD 2008 - read here
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Contact Info
St John of God Hospital, Bunbury
Cnr Robertson Drive and Bussell Highway
BUNBURY WA 6230
Please address correspondence to:
St John of God Hospital, Bunbury
PO Box 5007
BUNBURY Western Australia 6230
Telephone: +61 89722 1600
Facsimile: +61 89722 1650
General Enquiries Contact
info.bunbury@sjog.org.au
Emma Doran
Nurse Unit Manager - Palliative Care / Oncology Contact
Ph: +61 89722 1988
emma.doran@sjog.org.au
Website
www.sjog.org.au/bunbury
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