We intend to compile all the Sunshine Coast Community Hospice information, press releases, just 'stuff' we think you will be interested in to keep you up to date with what is happening, fundraisers, and all sorts of good news that we know we can expect in the future while we work together to build our own Sunshine Coast Hospice.
Christmas Card Fundraiser
21 November 08
We all need Christmas Cards at Christmas time, so why not purchase some beautiful cards and help us raise much needed funds at the same time. Lovely Card, including envelope, Beautiful sentiment on the inside 'May the special wonder of Christmas bring peace, love and hope into your life'...
Remembrance Trees Fundraising Appeal
21 November 08
During November and December this year the Hospice is holding a fundraiser which will be Christmas Remembrance Trees, this appeal will be undertaken from Gympie down to Caloundra and surrounding districts. Read More
During November and December this year the Hospice is holding a fundraiser which will be Christmas Remembrance Trees, this appeal will be undertaken from Gympie down to Caloundra and surrounding districts. Read More
Remembrance Ceremony
21 November 08
The ceremony will be an opportunity to remember and celebrate the life of loved ones and will feature the sharing of words, music and carols to honour their memory. There will be an opportunity on the night to hang a message tag on our special Tree of Remembrance and contribute a Gold Coin to our appeal. Read More
The ceremony will be an opportunity to remember and celebrate the life of loved ones and will feature the sharing of words, music and carols to honour their memory. There will be an opportunity on the night to hang a message tag on our special Tree of Remembrance and contribute a Gold Coin to our appeal. Read More
Op Shop now Open!
7 November 08
In support of the Sunshine Coast Community Hospice. Donations Required of good quality clothing, books, wool, bric-a-brac, and small items of furniture. Read More
In support of the Sunshine Coast Community Hospice. Donations Required of good quality clothing, books, wool, bric-a-brac, and small items of furniture. Read More
'Stairway to the Stars' Variety Concert
7 November 08
John Nicol and friends in support of the Sunshine Coast Community Hospice present 'Stairway to the Stars' Variety Concert. Featuring Lyn Rogers, Elvis, Kelvin Hunt, Bob Barnard, Sunshine Coast Statesmen Barbershop Quartet, Local youth talent... Read More
John Nicol and friends in support of the Sunshine Coast Community Hospice present 'Stairway to the Stars' Variety Concert. Featuring Lyn Rogers, Elvis, Kelvin Hunt, Bob Barnard, Sunshine Coast Statesmen Barbershop Quartet, Local youth talent... Read More
Help Wanted
31 October 08
Volunteers are needed for our recently commenced Op Shop at Trinity House Caloundra. The Hospice would very much like your help, so that much need funds can be raised for the building of our very own Sunshine Coast Hospice... Read More
Volunteers are needed for our recently commenced Op Shop at Trinity House Caloundra. The Hospice would very much like your help, so that much need funds can be raised for the building of our very own Sunshine Coast Hospice... Read More
Styling You Fundraiser 'Sold Out'
9 October 08
Nikki from Styling You has been busy with her fashion parade luncheons, and the one on the 24th of October at the Wine Bar is already Sold Out. The Fashion Parades are held once a month on a Friday at the Wine Bar, raise funds for various charities, and are always sold out very quickly... Read More
Nikki from Styling You has been busy with her fashion parade luncheons, and the one on the 24th of October at the Wine Bar is already Sold Out. The Fashion Parades are held once a month on a Friday at the Wine Bar, raise funds for various charities, and are always sold out very quickly... Read More
Bob Abbot doodles for local charity
20 September 08
Sunshine Coast Mayor, Cr Bob Abbot, has joined a number of local identities and high profile celebrities to doodle for charity and raise funds to build the Coast’s first freestanding hospice for terminally ill adults and children. Bob enjoyed expressing his creative side on canvas and creating his... Read More
Sunshine Coast Mayor, Cr Bob Abbot, has joined a number of local identities and high profile celebrities to doodle for charity and raise funds to build the Coast’s first freestanding hospice for terminally ill adults and children. Bob enjoyed expressing his creative side on canvas and creating his... Read More
Melbourne Cup Luncheon and Fashion Parade
12 September 08
If you can't be dining trackside this Melbourne Cup, how about dining Riverside at The River Deck Restaurant & Bar? A fun day is planned, great food, lovely atmosphere, all you need is you and your friends to make a special day out of it. Better yet, this Melbourne Cup day is in support of the Sunshine Coast Community Hospice, so you can not only relax and enjoy yourself, but support a great cause too... Read More
If you can't be dining trackside this Melbourne Cup, how about dining Riverside at The River Deck Restaurant & Bar? A fun day is planned, great food, lovely atmosphere, all you need is you and your friends to make a special day out of it. Better yet, this Melbourne Cup day is in support of the Sunshine Coast Community Hospice, so you can not only relax and enjoy yourself, but support a great cause too... Read More
James Morrison doodles for Sunshine Coast charity
12 September 08
This weekend James Morrison not only entertained crowds at the Noosa Jazz Festival, he also doodled for charity live on stage at Berardo’s to help raise funds for the Sunshine Coast Community Hospice. The local company behind this unique concept, DoodleJam, is encouraging celebrities to create their own doodles and donate their works for an upcoming auction to raise much needed funds to build the Sunshine Coast’s first free standing hospice... Read More
This weekend James Morrison not only entertained crowds at the Noosa Jazz Festival, he also doodled for charity live on stage at Berardo’s to help raise funds for the Sunshine Coast Community Hospice. The local company behind this unique concept, DoodleJam, is encouraging celebrities to create their own doodles and donate their works for an upcoming auction to raise much needed funds to build the Sunshine Coast’s first free standing hospice... Read More
Sherrille Hermon’s Exhibition for Sunshine Coast Hospice
12 September 08
Sherrille Hermon a local professional artist has decided to undertake an art exhibition to support the Sunshine Coast Community Hospice, Terry Clarke-Burrows and Sue Story the co-founders, the Board of Directors and the dedicated team of volunteers. Sherrille has devoted every minute of her very busy days to art, following her passion for art from her young days. Read More
Sherrille Hermon a local professional artist has decided to undertake an art exhibition to support the Sunshine Coast Community Hospice, Terry Clarke-Burrows and Sue Story the co-founders, the Board of Directors and the dedicated team of volunteers. Sherrille has devoted every minute of her very busy days to art, following her passion for art from her young days. Read More
James Morrison doodles for Sunshine Coast charity
5 September 08
This weekend James Morrison will not only entertain crowds at the Noosa Jazz Festival, he will also doodle for charity live on stage at Berardo’s to help raise funds for the Sunshine Coast Community Hospice. The local company behind this unique concept, DoodleJam, is encouraging celebrities to create their own doodles and donate their works for an upcoming auction to raise much needed funds... Read More
This weekend James Morrison will not only entertain crowds at the Noosa Jazz Festival, he will also doodle for charity live on stage at Berardo’s to help raise funds for the Sunshine Coast Community Hospice. The local company behind this unique concept, DoodleJam, is encouraging celebrities to create their own doodles and donate their works for an upcoming auction to raise much needed funds... Read More
The Boardroom Lunch
4 September 08
Player transfers, new franchises, clubs merging, codes merging, coaches moving, TV rights up for grabs and so the stories go! Professional sport in Australia is never far from the headlines and particularly so at this time of the year. So The Boardroom Lunch has chosen this last week in September and three very experienced football identities to provide an insight into the sporting franchises... Read More
Player transfers, new franchises, clubs merging, codes merging, coaches moving, TV rights up for grabs and so the stories go! Professional sport in Australia is never far from the headlines and particularly so at this time of the year. So The Boardroom Lunch has chosen this last week in September and three very experienced football identities to provide an insight into the sporting franchises... Read More
Graham Latcham Foundation Annual Memorial Charity Dinner Success
20 August 08
On Saturday the 16th of August a big night in the 50's, 60's & 70's fashion was held at Velvet Waters, complete with Elvis! The Graham Latcham Foundation very kindly organised this night with proceeds benefitting the Hospice. A great time was held by all, quite a few people really got into the swing of things with dancing, and a few really awesome themed outfits on a number of guests... Read More
On Saturday the 16th of August a big night in the 50's, 60's & 70's fashion was held at Velvet Waters, complete with Elvis! The Graham Latcham Foundation very kindly organised this night with proceeds benefitting the Hospice. A great time was held by all, quite a few people really got into the swing of things with dancing, and a few really awesome themed outfits on a number of guests... Read More
Letter to the Editor
20 August 08
An old Chinese saying: a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Now I will tell you of another enormously long journey undertaken by two of our own wonderful nurses, Sue Story and Terry Clarke-Burrows. Discovering on the Sunshine Coast... Read More
An old Chinese saying: a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Now I will tell you of another enormously long journey undertaken by two of our own wonderful nurses, Sue Story and Terry Clarke-Burrows. Discovering on the Sunshine Coast... Read More
DoodleJam Charity Auction
19 August 08
The DoodleJam Charity Auction in aid of the Sunshine Coast Hospice will be held at the Australis Noosa Lakes Resort on 26th October @3pm. VIP doodles will be displayed at DoodleJam, Noosa Marina in the lead up to the auctions. Read More
The DoodleJam Charity Auction in aid of the Sunshine Coast Hospice will be held at the Australis Noosa Lakes Resort on 26th October @3pm. VIP doodles will be displayed at DoodleJam, Noosa Marina in the lead up to the auctions. Read More
Charity Dance
12 August 08
Suncoast Social Dancers is holding a Charity Dance in Aid of the Sunshine Coast Community Hospice, 30th August, 2008. Enjoy a fun night and help raise some much needed funds for this much needed facility... Read More
Suncoast Social Dancers is holding a Charity Dance in Aid of the Sunshine Coast Community Hospice, 30th August, 2008. Enjoy a fun night and help raise some much needed funds for this much needed facility... Read More
The Sunshine Statesmen Barbershop Chorus
12 August 08
The Sunshine Statesmen Barbershop Chorus presents its Annual Charity Concert at the Buderim War Memorial Hall. Be entertained and support the proposed Sunshine Coast Community Hospice... Read More
The Sunshine Statesmen Barbershop Chorus presents its Annual Charity Concert at the Buderim War Memorial Hall. Be entertained and support the proposed Sunshine Coast Community Hospice... Read More
Hospice Book Sale
5 August 08
Good Quality Secondhand books for sale, all proceeds to the sunshine Coast Community Hospice. Donation are welcome and your support is appreciated. Sunshine Coast Community Hospice welcomes donations of all quality books and collection is available. Read More
Good Quality Secondhand books for sale, all proceeds to the sunshine Coast Community Hospice. Donation are welcome and your support is appreciated. Sunshine Coast Community Hospice welcomes donations of all quality books and collection is available. Read More
Craftwise mornings
28 June 08
The lovely ladies involved with Craftwise held at the Maroochy Baptist Church and Community Centre have been very generous in their support of the Sunshine Coast Community Hospice project through their Craftwise mornings and we thank them very much for their support. Should you wish to participate in their fun filled mornings and maybe learn a new skill and find new friends the details are below. Read More
The lovely ladies involved with Craftwise held at the Maroochy Baptist Church and Community Centre have been very generous in their support of the Sunshine Coast Community Hospice project through their Craftwise mornings and we thank them very much for their support. Should you wish to participate in their fun filled mornings and maybe learn a new skill and find new friends the details are below. Read More
Ladies spreading the word
26 June 08
THE women behind the plan to build the Sunshine Coast’s first palliative care hospice are taking the message to the community, raising awareness about the project. Palliative nurse Terry Clarke-Burrows, formerly of Cooroy, spoke at a morning tea at the Noosa Catholic parish... Read More
THE women behind the plan to build the Sunshine Coast’s first palliative care hospice are taking the message to the community, raising awareness about the project. Palliative nurse Terry Clarke-Burrows, formerly of Cooroy, spoke at a morning tea at the Noosa Catholic parish... Read More
Helping Hands
25 May 08
Sue Story has no fear of dying. She's been through it many times before. This palliative care nurse has sat with hundreds of patients and comforted them in their last hours on Earth. “I can see perhaps it's only scary to those who don't understand it, or haven't seen it,” Sue said. Her telephone manner is calm and gentle, and it is clear to see she is good at her job... Read More
Sue Story has no fear of dying. She's been through it many times before. This palliative care nurse has sat with hundreds of patients and comforted them in their last hours on Earth. “I can see perhaps it's only scary to those who don't understand it, or haven't seen it,” Sue said. Her telephone manner is calm and gentle, and it is clear to see she is good at her job... Read More
A Golden Opportunity to Show Your Community Colours
24 May 08
Following a hugely successful launch of the Sunshine Coast Hospice last night, a week long gold coin donation drive will now take place throughout the Sunshine Coast and Cooloola regions. Schools, RSL clubs, churches, sports clubs, businesses and other locations across the region have kindly agreed to feature the gold donation boxes being placed at schools, RSLs, churches, sports clubs... Read More
Following a hugely successful launch of the Sunshine Coast Hospice last night, a week long gold coin donation drive will now take place throughout the Sunshine Coast and Cooloola regions. Schools, RSL clubs, churches, sports clubs, businesses and other locations across the region have kindly agreed to feature the gold donation boxes being placed at schools, RSLs, churches, sports clubs... Read More
Pair's hospice dream now closer to reality
22 May 08
FROM her former Cooroy home, palliative nurse Terry Clarke-Burrows dreamed of being able to establish a hospice on the Sunshine Coast to care for people suffering from life-threatening illnesses. She and another palliative nurse, Sue Story, will see their dream come closer to reality this Friday, May 23, when a project to establish a community-based hospice for the Sunshine Coast and Cooloola... Read More
FROM her former Cooroy home, palliative nurse Terry Clarke-Burrows dreamed of being able to establish a hospice on the Sunshine Coast to care for people suffering from life-threatening illnesses. She and another palliative nurse, Sue Story, will see their dream come closer to reality this Friday, May 23, when a project to establish a community-based hospice for the Sunshine Coast and Cooloola... Read More
Introducing... the hospice the Coast will build
2 May 08
Two local palliative nurses long-held dream of establishing a community based hospice service for the Sunshine Coast and Cooloola regions will see it take another huge step towards becoming a reality on Friday May 23rd when the project is officially launched at the Lake Kawana Community Centre. Having worked in the industry in both Australia and the UK, Terry Clarke-Burrows of Mooloolah and... Read More
Two local palliative nurses long-held dream of establishing a community based hospice service for the Sunshine Coast and Cooloola regions will see it take another huge step towards becoming a reality on Friday May 23rd when the project is officially launched at the Lake Kawana Community Centre. Having worked in the industry in both Australia and the UK, Terry Clarke-Burrows of Mooloolah and... Read More
Cooloola urged to rally for $1.5m hospice
30 January 08
THE tragedy of terminal illness is an issue that affects many Cooloola residents and one that is compounded by a dearth of facilities in the district, forcing families to separate and travel to find the care they need. Children and young patients with debilitating conditions like motor neurone disease can often end up in inappropriate institutions such as aged care homes... Read More
THE tragedy of terminal illness is an issue that affects many Cooloola residents and one that is compounded by a dearth of facilities in the district, forcing families to separate and travel to find the care they need. Children and young patients with debilitating conditions like motor neurone disease can often end up in inappropriate institutions such as aged care homes... Read More
Board Moves on Coast Hospice
11 September 07
The Hospice interim Board has been formed to oversee the groundwork to establish the first of what is hoped to be four Hospices on the Sunshine Coast. Interim Board chairman, and Member for Caloundra, Mark McArdle, said "The Sunshine Coast Community Hospice Inc is now registered as a charity and it was planned, in the long term, that four seperate hospice sites would be established around... Read More
The Hospice interim Board has been formed to oversee the groundwork to establish the first of what is hoped to be four Hospices on the Sunshine Coast. Interim Board chairman, and Member for Caloundra, Mark McArdle, said "The Sunshine Coast Community Hospice Inc is now registered as a charity and it was planned, in the long term, that four seperate hospice sites would be established around... Read More
Go yellow for fundraiser
17 May 07
THE dream of Cooroy residents Terry and Alan Clarke-Burrows of establishing a palliative care hospice on the Sunshine Coast is taking shape, with Cittamani Hospice Service taking up the proposal. Terry and Alan’s home that Alan built on six acres of former dairy farm land at Cudgerie Estate, just outside Cooroy, will be used to host events, meetings and functions to raise funds for the coast’s... Read More
THE dream of Cooroy residents Terry and Alan Clarke-Burrows of establishing a palliative care hospice on the Sunshine Coast is taking shape, with Cittamani Hospice Service taking up the proposal. Terry and Alan’s home that Alan built on six acres of former dairy farm land at Cudgerie Estate, just outside Cooroy, will be used to host events, meetings and functions to raise funds for the coast’s... Read More
Cooroy couple chases dream for palliative care hospice
15 February 07
ENGLISH builder Alan Clarke-Burrows left Nottingham, UK, in 2000, heading to Australia, armed with a few of his favourite tools – a shovel, a trowel, a level and builders’ profiles. With the sounds of “You mad Pom” ringing in his ears, he made his way through Brisbane Airport, then travelled to his land at Cudgerie Estate, a former dairy farm just outside Cooroy, to build a dream holiday house on... Read More
ENGLISH builder Alan Clarke-Burrows left Nottingham, UK, in 2000, heading to Australia, armed with a few of his favourite tools – a shovel, a trowel, a level and builders’ profiles. With the sounds of “You mad Pom” ringing in his ears, he made his way through Brisbane Airport, then travelled to his land at Cudgerie Estate, a former dairy farm just outside Cooroy, to build a dream holiday house on... Read More