by Preshni Pillay | Dec 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
Congratulations to our Clinical Nurse Diane, who won the Emerging Leader in Palliative Care award at last Friday’s Palliative Care in Queensland Awards. Diane is a well-respected member of the Karuna team and is dedicated to making a difference within the palliative...
by Preshni Pillay | Oct 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
We had the pleasure of hosting Aurora and Sue from PEPA (Program of Experience in the Palliative Approach) and IPEPA (Indigenous Program of Experience in the Palliative Approach) at Karuna House yesterday, to discuss the wonderful partnership, between our...
by Preshni Pillay | Sep 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
Let us introduce you to Dr Wendy, our Medical Officer at Karuna Hospice Services… “I recently began my role at Karuna and have a lovely mix of experience in palliative care and general practice through my work in both Brisbane and Sydney. I was drawn to work at...
by Preshni Pillay | Aug 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
Last month our special friends from Gilead Sciences visited Karuna House to volunteer their time in our gardens. We were very fortunate to have some of their green thumb experts assist us with some mulching, to help give our garden a freshen up. We would like to...
by Preshni Pillay | Aug 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
In June, we had the immense honour of welcoming Geshe Tenzin Zopa to Karuna Hospice Services. Following his beautiful teachings on compassion as a part the Mani Retreat lead by Ven. Tsultrim at Chenrezig Institute on the Sunshine Coast, Geshe Tenzin Zopa very kindly...
by Preshni Pillay | Aug 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
In June 2021, Jacqui received the news that no one can truly prepare themselves for – she was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. Following a manual breast check – which was thought to be scar tissue – further tests revealed that not only was it breast cancer, but...
