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Karuna is proud to reveal our new brand, aligning our evolution and growth, as we continue to extend our services to benefit more communities. It’s a visual expression of our commitment to compassion, clarity, and connection, designed to spark open conversations about...

For over 33 years, we have been the recipients of tremendous generosity from our community. And at Karuna, we believe in paying it forward. Throughout the year, our team regularly supports local charities. Last month we hosted an internal donation drive for Suited to...

Have you ever wondered how some people manage to turn the worst day of their life into something that helps others? And does turning your grief into activism actually help process the pain? Yesterday Karuna’s Venerable Tsultrim along with Brett Beasley, Founder of the...

Traditionally, Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate love and gratitude. But for many, the occasion is also a day of sorrow. It carries the weight of loss for those whose children live on only in memory and for those grieving the absence of their own mother or mother...

At Karuna, we’re fortunate to have 3 extraordinary social workers (Michelle, Theresa and Linda) who guide patients and families through their palliative and end-of-life journey. Their compassion and expertise provide comfort and support during one of life’s most...

What’s important to you? I mean, what’s REALLY important to you? With a cyclone hitting in the next 24 hours, we can see what people are thinking about. Food, shelter, loved ones and people who aren’t even necessarily that close to us, but we see who need our help....

We are excited to announce the launch of Karuna's new Street Library! Street libraries are a community-driven initiative for sharing books and other forms of media. Our intention is to fill the Karuna library with books on spirituality and similar topics. We hope that...

In 2024, Karuna hosted a 16 Guidelines Meditation Series with Venerable Gonpo, one of our Spiritual Care Practitioners. The series aimed to cultivate positive inner qualities and was inspired by the Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom’s (FDCW) 16...

After an extensive recruitment process and endorsement from the FPMT, Sophie Shrapnel has been appointed as the new permanent Chief Executive Officer of Karuna Hospice Service. Sophie has been with Karuna for 18 months, initially as the Community Services Manager and...

After six years as CEO and nine years as a Director on the Board, Mrs Tracey Porst has made the decision to step down from her roles at Karuna. Under Tracey’s valued leadership, Karuna has grown, evolved and broadened our service offerings to the community. She led...