In response to overwhelming community support to develop a hospice in Swan Hill, SHDH is now accepting donations to aid this cause.

The campaign to bring a hospice to Swan Hill has been led by Loretta Belton and Gaynor Hayward, who have recently lost loved ones that passed away at a hospice, located more than 180km away from their home.

They emphasised how amazing of a place it was to be during such a devastating time, and that there was a need for this service in Swan Hill.

During what is already a difficult experience, travelling to visit your loved ones can be exhausting for both the visitors and the patient.

A new aged care facility for SHDH is in development, and the current building has been identified as a possible location for a hospice, once the development is complete in 2016.

Swan Hill District Health

We are a 143 bed (including Aged Care) fully integrated rural public health service. We service a 100 km radius area with an estimated catchment area of around 45,183 people. We are located on the Murray River in rural Victoria 344 km north west of Melbourne. Our vision is to provide appropriate services in the right setting by dedicated people with and for our community.

If you would like to make a donation to the hospice fund, but do not wish to do so online, you can make your donation in person at SHDH Front Reception (please specify that you wish to donate to the hospice fund).

You can also send a cheque (made payable to SHDH Hospice), money order or cash to:
Loretta Belton
Hospice Fund
PO Box 90
Beverford VIC 3590

For more information visit www.shdh.org.au.

It should be noted that with all Swan Hill District Health's best efforts, if it eventuates a Hospice cannot be established then the funds raised will be allocated to our Palliative Care Services.

Please be advised that the amount listed on this page only reflects the funds donated online.