Other services
Our trained volunteers offer biography writing and ways to record life stories or special memories.
These services are designed to support your holistic well-being. There may be other services and resources we can provide. If you have any suggestions or would like a specific service that is not included here, please let us know and we will try our best to organise it if we are able. We are happy to help in any way that we can.
Hospice Wairarapa services are available free of charge to all those with life limiting illness in Wairarapa, including our support for whānau and carers. Our services are provided in a safe, compassionate and supportive environment.
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Biography writing
Hospice Wairarapa has skilled volunteer biographers who can help record details about your whānau history; childhood memories or any chosen part of your life. Copies of your biography can be printed and provided to you and your whānau.
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Photography - capturing special memories
Volunteer photographers can capture you, your whānau or an occasion special to you like a birthday or family get-together. We can organise this for you free of charge.
Other services we offer
Our supportive care is tailored to individual physical, emotional, social, cultural and spiritual needs and these factors are taken into account to help optimise the quality of life for our clients.
The other services and resources available to you include:
Social support for clients and whānau.
Wairuatanga (spiritual care) to support holistic wellbeing.
Counselling and grief support for clients, carers and whānau groups.
In-home support through our Care Companion programme.
Carer support with workshops and programmes.
Hauora including complementary therapies and treatments.
Manaaki programmes, groups and workshops for companionship, community connection, advice and support.
Resources and where to go for further information.
Please don't hesitate to call or contact us if you have any questions about our services or the support we offer.