As we’ve said before, we encourage and support all of our staff to achieve national certification in their chosen field. As well as ensuring that our team is up with the latest practises and industry innovations, further education fosters a culture of continuous improvement and shows our community that working here is a positive career choice.

But studying, while juggling work and family commitments, takes real commitment. To recognise all the hard work and achievements, our Staff Development Co-ordinator Heather MacMillan put together our inaugural Graduation Ceremony.

Friends and family were invited to join in the celebrations and enjoyed a speech by Deputy Mayor Tania McInnes who congratulated the graduates and shared her own experiences surmounting challenges she has faced throughout her life.

Certificates and Diplomas were presented by Hospice Mid-North Representative Pip Field, Alzheimers Community Advisor Maria Nicol, Careerforce Workplace Advisor Dara Davenport and Village Manager Frances Shaw.

This was followed by a delicious afternoon tea put together by Donna Duyvesteyn and the kitchen team. Special thanks also to Karen Hawtin for the floral arrangements and Michael Anderson who entertained on the piano.

A huge congratulations to all our graduates! See below for their achievements:

Hospice Certificate in Palliative Care