Individuals with a palliative diagnosis frequently experience feelings of anxiety, depression, aloneness and physical pain as their conditions progress. For family members and carers, consequent bereavement can be a profound experience, associated with deep grief, anger, and depression. Art therapy has been found to respond to the unique needs of these individuals, promoting well-being, interpersonal
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Community Based Palliative Care Funding Advocacy Timeline
Below is the active timeline of Little Haven’s fight for recognition and equitable funding from State and federal Governments for Gympie’s long running and successful Community Based Palliative Care model.
Read moreInterview with Annie Gaffney ABC Sunshine Coast Radio
Thank you Annie Gaffney and ABC Sunshine Coast Radio for the opportunity in National Palliative Care Week to speak about Little Haven’s model of care and the frustrations this demonstrated model of care does not receive equitably funded. Nor does QHealth have any appetite to adopt our model in other areas of Qld that do not have
Read moreGratitude Walk and Fun Run July 16th 2017
Registrations are now open for Little Haven Palliative Care’s Gratitude Walk and Fun Run Sunday 16th July, 2017. Register now and Start Fundraising to be in the mix for some great prizes! Whether your pace is slow or aerobic in cadence come along and enjoy the pleasure of movement, the warmth of Gympie’s winter and
Read moreLittle Haven Common Concerns
We have no shortage of names for it, but when faced with death we are often lost for words. Our superstitions and fears about dying, and the discomfort we feel, affect our approach and experiences of the end of life.
Read moreUpcoming Little Haven Shed Sale April 30th
Little Haven Monthly Shed Sale This Saturday April 30th From 7am The Little Haven Shed Sales held monthly at 12 Chapple Street are now part of the Gympie’s list of “things to do” With a Fantastic range of reasonably priced furniture being turned over weekly it’s always worth a visit with new items arriving all the time .
Read moreNoosa Vs Gympie Golf Challenge & Dinner Sunday April 26th
Gidday boys (and golfing girls), We have attached the above for your attention, I hope you can make it along. I will find a bed for you that night in twin accommodation so don’t worry about getting home. Little Haven Palliative Care and Cancer Support service is a great cause and we need valuable funds
Read moreCooloola Debutante Ball Friday March 27th 2015
6 PM Friday 27th March Gympie Civic Centre Dinner & Dancing Entertainment by The Sunshine Swing Band Tickets $60 from Florist of Distinction, Mary Street Gympie or call Sandie 54821815
Read moreThe Little Haven Shed – Donations and Sales
The Little Haven Sheds are open every Wed 8 – 12 and the most Saturdays 8 – 12 for drop off of saleable goods and sales 12 Chapple Street Sheds (Opposite Railway Workshops) Fantastic range of reasonably priced furniture – With new things arriving every day Potted plants Clothes Books & Videos Linen, odds, sods and everything
Read moreLittle Haven Pop Up Shop nOW oPEN!! last week!!!
Little Haven Pop Up Shop 123 Mary Street OPENS for 3 weeks Monday 14th July 2014 8am to 4pm Mon to Frid and 8am – 2pm Sat until Aug 4th Plants, furniture, craft, books, clothing, crockery, electrical goods, mobility aids, homemade cakes & preserves and everything in between. If we don’t have it – it’s not
Read more“2014 Gympie Rotary Quilt and Craft Spectacular” – Aug 2nd & 3rd
SIMPLY INSPIRATIONAL QUILTS & CRAFT Saturday August 2, 9.30am – 4pm Sunday August 3, 9.30am – 3pm The Rotary Club of Gympie is proud to, once again, present an impressive showcase of contemporary, inspirational and traditional quilts and craft, with some great surprises thrown into the mix. Come along and see if you agree with
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