Who are we?
We work with those with a life limiting illness and their support team to enhance their quality of life. We allow you to participate in all decisions about your care. We work with you and your medical team (GP, specialists and other health professionals) to provide symptom support for any issues that arise, such as nausea or pain, to allow you to live as actively as possible.
We have an experienced team who provide support, answer questions, advocate for you and your carers through a holistic approach in your place of choice (Home, Hospital and Residential Aged Care facility).
Our service is free. Nurses are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We have specialised equipment to loan as needed.
Trained Client Care Volunteers can be matched to provide care and support.
Referrals can be made to us by treating doctors, local hospitals, treating specialists, allied health professionals, by self or family members and friends.
Our History
Goulburn Valley Hospice Care Service Inc was established in 1989 by members of the community who recognised a lack of service allowing people to remain at home as long as possible. There was also very limited grief and bereavement support.
A Committee of Management was formed, one nurse employed, supported by a volunteer clinical advisory committee. Volunteers were recruited. A small amount of funding obtained from the State Government helped to launch the service but it was support from the community and fundraising efforts that allowed the service to grow.
The average active case load was 33 patients during the first few years of the service. In 2024 the active caseload being supported by the service is approximately 130, with an average of 200 family members and carers receiving counselling and
bereavement support.
Our Vision
A community where life limiting illness, death and grief are managed with respect, choice and compassion
OUR VALUES
Respect
We respect our
clients, their
carers and their
right to choice.
Teamwork
We value the
contribution of each
other as
team members.
Dignity
as worthy of respect
and maintain their
dignity at all times.
Belief
We believe in the
capacity of our clients
and their carers, each
other and the service
we provide.
CATCHMENT AREA MAP
We provide free care to people living in these areas
| Ardmona | Kialla |
| Bunbartha | Merrigum |
| Bryneside | Mooroopna |
| Caniambo | Mount Major |
| Congupna | Murchison |
| Cosgrove | Pine Lodge |
| Dhurringile | Shepparton |
| Dookie | Shepparton East |
| Girgarre East | Tallygaroopna |
| Harston | Tatura |
| Karramomus | Toolamba |
| Katandra | Undera |
| Katandra West | & surrounds |
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Jeanette Powell
PRESIDENT
Lindsay Symons
VICE PRESIDENT
Greg Luscombe
TREASURER
Michelle Luscombe
SECRETARY
Paul O’Dwyer
David Shipston
Ric Sofra
Les Young
Robert Sands
Terri Cowley
