A home for people living with a life-limiting diagnosis.
Not-for-profit. For Geelong.
- Our Home
- The Anam Cara Name
The new Anam Cara House Geelong is now open!
A brand new state-of-the-art home for people living with a life-limiting diagnosis.
Due to the growing demand, we’ve outgrown our 4-bedroom facility. Stage 1 of our brand new world-class home is now open at Deakin University in Waurn Ponds.
The Anam Cara Name
The origin & meaning behind our name 'Anam Cara'
From Celtic origins, Anam Cara means ‘soul friend’ and is used to describe a special connection between people that is characterised by love, an integrity of intention and a commitment to walk alongside the other on their journey.
What we do
Anam Cara House Geelong is a not-for-profit organisation providing support and care for people living with a life-limiting diagnosis.
In a unique, home-like environment, our guests are given choice and dignity when it matters most. Our home and services are available to everyone in the Geelong and wider region living with a life limiting illness. We provide a range of person-centred palliative care services, with best practice clinical care and support from trained palliative care volunteers. We’re committed to the highest level of comfort and care for our guests, with support extended to families and carers.
24-hour End Of Life Care
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Living Well Day PallIative Care Program
Community Outreach
Jeanette & Chris - The Carer's Story
Anam Cara provides support and care for all of our guests, but let's not forget how important it is to help the hard-working carers, too.
24 hours 7 days a week with her partner Chris, Jeanette was never getting a break as his full-time carer. Anam Cara ticked all the boxes. When Chris goes to Anam Cara he is almost euphoric. Jeanette turns around and walks away with her big list of things to do, she never turns around and looks back – she knows he is safe.
The Administration Office at 1 Riverview Terrace is now permanently closed.
Our Living Well Day Palliative Care Program is now operating at our new facility at Deakin University.
Our new Administration Office is now open 9:00am-4:30pm Monday to Friday at Zone 4, Nicol Drive South, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds.
Our new 20-bed facility is coming soon. Learn more.
Having a choice is what the people of Geelong deserve.
Our guests are given dignity and the highest-level of comfort and care when it matters most.
The new Anam Cara House Geelong
A brand new state-of-the-art home for people living with a life-limiting diagnosis.
Due to growing demand, we’ve outgrown our 4-bedroom facility. We’re so excited to announce that Stage 1 of the new Anam Cara House Geelong is now complete. This new home is located in a beautiful rural setting with elevated views at Deakin University in Waurn Ponds. Architecturally designed with 20 private bedrooms opening soon, open communal areas and landscaped gardens, this new sanctuary has been carefully designed to feel like a home for guests, their families and carers.
Who we are
Anam Cara House Geelong is a not-for-profit organisation committed to providing care for people living with a life-limiting diagnosis. Support is extended to families and carers.
How you can help
Anam Cara House Geelong is heavily reliant on volunteers, donations, business and community partnerships, and other forms support. See how you can get involved today.
News
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Our Supporters
Anam Cara House Geelong is so thankful to all businesses, families and people who contribute financially and/or give their time to our not-for-profit organisation.
To be able to deliver our critical palliative care services now and in the future, we are heavily reliant on support from the people, businesses and organisations of Geelong. There are a range of ways you can support Anam Cara House Geelong including tax deductible financial donations, in kind goods or services, volunteering and promotion.
Our Supporters
Anam Cara House Geelong is so thankful to all businesses, families and people who contribute financially and/or give their time to our not-for-profit organisation.
To be able to deliver our critical palliative care services now and in the future, we are 100% reliant on support from the people, businesses and organisations of Geelong. There are a range of ways you can support Anam Cara House Geelong including tax deductible financial donations, in kind goods or services, volunteering and promotion.
