Programs

Banksia offers a range of programs that aim to be supportive, help educate and guide our community through times of serious illness, end-of-life care, and grief. Our aim is to walk alongside individuals, families, and carers with compassion, understanding, and helpful information.

For Carers

Bereavement Social Group

This is a monthly meetup support program that connects bereaved people with others who share experience of caring for a loved one who has died.

For Carers

Bereavement Support Group

This 6 week program brings together bereaved family members offering them the opportunity to share their experience of grief and palliative care.

Community Program

Community Conversations

Upon request our staff and trained volunteers will come out to your community and present on topics related to palliative care.

Community Program

Remembrance Service

This service provides an opportunity for family and friends of Banksia clients to take some time and remember the person who died this year.

Community Program

Share your story

Share your palliative care story with us so that we can share it with the broader community who may find inspiration in these important life experiences.

Banksia Palliative Care

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Banksia provides specialist, in-home palliative care services to people living with a life-limiting illness, who have symptoms or concerns that would benefit from palliative care expertise and support.

Banksia provides services to residents of the following local government areas, only:

  • City of Banyule
  • Nillumbik Shire
  • City of Whittlesea

If above applies to you, you can make a referral to Banksia yourself - please click the button below and complete the referral form.

Alternatively, you can phone the office on 03 9455 0822 during business hours.