Kate Harris started as a volunteer with Anam Cara House Colac when it first opened ten years ago. In an interview with Naomi Lettieri, Community Liaison Nurse, she talks about what motivated her to become a palliative care volunteer and some of her highlights in her role as a volunteer.

Ten years ago, Lyn Armistead started as a volunteer with Anam Cara House Colac when it first opened. In an interview with Naomi Lettieri, Community Liaison Nurse, she talks about some of her highlights in her role as a volunteer, most memorable moments and what she thinks is the secret to a good life.

These real stories share the personal experiences of people receiving palliative care and palliative care volunteers.

We hope they will raise awareness of the value of palliative care and volunteering in improving the quality of life of people during National Palliative Care Week and National Volunteer Week – 20 to 26 May 2018.

Palliative care volunteers and the people they support tell us about their relationships.  Their stories are full of the joy of life and illustrate how these relationships are valued.

Pairs of palliative care volunteers and the people they support to tell us about their relationships. These eight inspiring stories illustrate how these are mutually valued and enriching relationships.