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Anam Cara House Geelong has launched its Giving Week appeal, encouraging the community to support local families navigating palliative care.<\/p>\n

The campaign will help fund several key initiatives aimed at creating a warm and welcoming environment for both guests and their families.<\/p>\n

Spiritual carer Jo Betz said the focus is on supporting everyone involved.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s really important to us that we create an environment that is warm and welcoming for all members of the family, whether that\u2019s children, partners, or members of the extended family,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to ensure that they all feel welcomed here, and it\u2019s like home.\u201d<\/p>\n

Donations will contribute towards Piper\u2019s Corner, a new space designed for children visiting a loved one at Anam Cara.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis Giving Week, we are raising funds for Piper\u2019s Corner, an engaging space for children, memory making, and end-of-life wishes that will create a lasting impact,\u201d Ms Betz said.<\/p>\n

The appeal will also support the expansion of Anam Cara\u2019s Living Well Day Program, incorporating art therapy, music therapy and movement sessions, as well as funding additional carer support and bereavement services.<\/p>\n

\u201cEach of these initiatives will have the biggest impact on all the guests and families that come through our doors here at Anam Cara,\u201d Ms Betz said.<\/p>\n

Supporters can donate online at anamcarahousegeelong.org.au<\/a> with all contributions over $2 tax deductible. A gift form is also available for those preferring not to donate online.<\/p>\n

Anam Cara has also released a supporter pack with social media tiles, posters and resources to help spread the message.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn behalf of us all at Anam Cara, thank you so much for your generous support this Giving Week,\u201d Ms Betz said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Anam Cara House Geelong has launched its Giving Week appeal, encouraging the community to support local families navigating palliative care. The campaign will help fund several key initiatives aimed at creating a warm and welcoming environment for both guests and their families. Spiritual carer Jo Betz said the focus is on supporting everyone involved. \u201cIt\u2019s […]<\/p>\n

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