This interview with Dr Adrian Buncle and Dr Paul O’Dwyer explores the history, development, and community support of GV Hospice, highlighting key figures and milestones in community-based palliative care since 1987. The episode explores the early days of palliative care in the Goulburn Valley and how this expanded due to the work of GV Hospice.
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Annie Jorgensen – Host
Annie has worked at GV Hospice for 8 years, taking on the role of Clinical Manager & Quality Coordinator almost 4 years ago.
Annie is an outstanding clinical leader, combining excellent clinical expertise with compassionate, person-centred practice. Annie oversees the multidisciplinary teams at GV Hospice; her leadership driving innovation and service excellence, ensuring care is delivered with empathy, respect, and care.
Dr Adrian Buncle – Guest
Noted as one of the key founders of GV Hospice. Dr Buncle has been a formative figure throughout the years prior to the service’s official establishment. Specialising in General Medicine, Dr Buncle is a familiar figure throughout the Goulburn Valley from his time at GV Health and other health facilities in the region.
Working alongside Jenny Bradbury/Lewis, he offered his time and expertise and became on of the first Palliative Care Physicians in Australasia.
Dr Paul O’Dwyer – Guest
Dr Paul O’Dwyer has been a crucial supporter of GV Hospice within its early days. The former General Practitioner with Lister House Medical Centre has been contacted to GV Hospice since 1996. He formally joined the Committee of Management in 1996 and only recently resigned in 2025.
Throughout the years, alongside the likes of Dr Adrian Buncle, Dr O’Dwyer provided clinical support to the support as well as the staff. He was a key figure within the Murray to Moyne Ride and Fruit Loop Bike Ride raising over $700,000 respectively during their running years.