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EPC Newsletter - Issue 3 September 2024

EPC Newsletter - Issue 3 September 2024

In this issue we read about Bec and Roz's journey with EPC and the support they received during those final days. Featured are EPC's upcoming annual fundraiser Pound the Pavement 4 EPC, why we are raising money for our Care for the Carers Appeal, our and a look at EPC's education offerings.

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EPC launches new Strategic Business Plan 2024-2027: Embracing Value Based Health Care

EPC launches new Strategic Business Plan 2024-2027: Embracing Value Based Health Care

We're excited to announce the launch of our EPC Strategic Business Plan – Embracing Value Based Health Care.

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Eastern Palliative Care's award-winning volunteer biography service

Eastern Palliative Care's award-winning volunteer biography service

Krystal Wallis, EPC Program Development and Volunteer Services Manager, has written an interesting article about the genuine impact made by compassionate volunteers with EPC - Eastern Palliative Care's award-winning volunteer biography service. 

 

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SBS radio interview about Palliative Care and the positive impact of volunteers

SBS radio interview about Palliative Care and the positive impact of volunteers

Our wonderful EPC volunteers Sandeep and Saurabh with Manu, EPC Volunteer Team Services Team Leader, are chatting in Hindi on SBS radio about palliative care and the positive difference volunteers make to people living with a life limiting illness. They hope to encourage Indian Australians to get involved in palliative care and make a meaningful impact. 

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EPC Newsletter - Issue 2 June 2024

EPC Newsletter - Issue 2 June 2024

In this issue we read about Christine and David and their experience with EPC. You can also read about EPC's Online Auction, Norma's amazing win, Jenika's volunteering experience in Nepal and our staff's amazing initiative to remember clients' that have passed. We also get excited about POUND THE PAVEMENT 4 EPC coming up in October.

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EPC New Year Celebration

EPC New Year Celebration

A wonderful New Year Celebration was held at our Mitcham office recently. Over 100 staff and volunteers enjoyed getting together in a relaxed environment to celebrate the New Year as well as EPC's 25 year anniversary.

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EPC Newsletter - Issue 1 March 2024

EPC Newsletter - Issue 1 March 2024

In this issue we are getting a sneak peek into some of the exciting items that have already been donated for EPC's 2024 Online Auction. You can also read about our New Year Celebration and a beautifully written story by Rocky about his family's experience with palliative care. Safewill's Free Wills Week is also back 18-24 March for your chance to write your bespoke Will for free.

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EPC's Volunteer Team awarded the 2023 Outstanding Acheivement in Volunteering Award

EPC's Volunteer Team awarded the 2023 Outstanding Acheivement in Volunteering Award

EPC's Volunteer Team were awarded the 2023 Outstanding Acheivement in Volunteering Award at the National Palliative Care Australia Awards.

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EPC Newsletter - Issue 4 December 2023

EPC Newsletter - Issue 4 December 2023

In this issue we are excited to announce that a total of $23,043 was raised at our largest annual fundraising event, POUND THE PAVEMENT 4 EPC. Two of our wonderful team memebers, Sarah Begley and Aeh taTapekumkun, presented at the Oceanic Conference and our biggest online fundraiser (EPC's 2024 Online Auction) will be back in 2024!

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EPC Newsletter - Issue 3 September 2023

EPC Newsletter - Issue 3 September 2023

In this issue we invite people to  our largest annual fundraising event, POUND THE PAVEMENT 4 EPC. Read about Freemasons donations and our wonderful nurses, Bron Lee and Nicky Ronayne. Click through for a great read.

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EPC Staff Spotlight – Meet Kate!

EPC Staff Spotlight – Meet Kate!

Meet Kate Fitzsimons, Coordinator of Volunteers. Watch her interview or read more about Kate.

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EPC Staff Spotlight – Meet Kerryn!

EPC Staff Spotlight – Meet Kerryn!

Meet Kerryn, EPC Specialist Palliative Care Registered Nurse. Watch her interview (6m:37s) or read more about Kerryn.

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EPC Newsletter - Issue 2 June 2023

EPC Newsletter - Issue 2 June 2023

In this issue we launch POUND THE PAVEMENT 4 EPC for 2023. Hear a heartfelt story of how EPC services made a difference for a family and our Volunteer Recruitment drive is in full swing. Grab a cuppa and click through to read. 

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EPC Staff Spotlight - Meet Jessica!

EPC Staff Spotlight - Meet Jessica!

Meet Jessica Brown, Clinical Nurse Consultant. Watch her interview or read more about Jessica.

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EPC host Karly Edgar's PhD presentation into EPC's award-winning biography program.

EPC host Karly Edgar's PhD presentation into EPC's award-winning biography program.

In March we hosted Karly Edgar's PhD presentation into EPC's award-winning biography program. Click to read more and watch the full presentation.

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EPC Staff Spotlight - Meet Drey!

EPC Staff Spotlight - Meet Drey!

Meet Drey Baldwin, EPC PalCare (Patient Records )Administrator. Read more about Drey.

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EPC Staff Spotlight - Meet Cindy!

EPC Staff Spotlight - Meet Cindy!

Meet Cindy Reynolds, EPC Music Therapist. Watch her interview or read more about Cindy.

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EPC Staff Spotlight - Meet Nicole!

EPC Staff Spotlight - Meet Nicole!

Meet Nicole Kenway, EPC Specialist Palliative Care Registered Nurse. Watch her interview or read more about Nicole.

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EPC Newsletter - Issue 1 March 2023

EPC Newsletter - Issue 1 March 2023

In this months issue we look back on 25 years of servicing our local community, and celebrate a big fundraising effort last year. Grab a cuppa and have a read through.

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EPC Celebrates 25 Years 1998 - 2023

EPC Celebrates 25 Years 1998 - 2023

2023 marks our 25th year servicing the Eastern region of Melbourne. Click to read more about our history

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EPC has published over 1500 Biographies

EPC has published over 1500 Biographies

Precisely 1511 Biographies have been produced as at the end of November, an incredible feat of our Volunteer EPC Biographers. Click to read more about the award-winning program.

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Newsletter – Issue 4 December 2022

Newsletter – Issue 4 December 2022

This month we wrap up our successful POUND THE PAVEMENT 4 EPC event, one of our Carer's shares their family's experience with EPC and more!

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Newsletter – Issue 3 September 2022

Newsletter – Issue 3 September 2022

This month hear from our new Chief Executive Gaylene Coulton, get excited for our POUND THE PAVEMENT 4 EPC event and more!

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New EPC CEO appointed

New EPC CEO appointed

EPC’s Committee of Management is pleased to announce Ms Gaylene Coulton has accepted the position as our new CEO, following the upcoming retirement of Ms Jeanette Moody.

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Newsletter – Issue 2 June 2022

Newsletter – Issue 2 June 2022

This month we hear from our CEO Jeanette on her retirement, our fantastic online auction results, our upcoming fun run and more. 

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EPC's Award Winning Volunteer Biography Program on The Project

EPC's Award Winning Volunteer Biography Program on The Project

We are so proud of the story broadcast on The Project about our Award Winning Volunteer Biography Program.

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Newsletter – Issue 1 March 2022

Newsletter – Issue 1 March 2022

EPC’s 2022 Online Auction will be held from 7-27 March, 2022 with all proceeds going towards EPC’s Equipment Hire Financial Hardship Appeal.

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