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TE OMANGA HOSPICE NEWSLETTER
CHANGING
MINDS CONFERENCE
Registrations are open for our well-respected Changing Minds Conference, which will be held at the Lower Hutt Events Centre on 29 October 2021. The conference will inspire greater connections, collaboration, and knowledge to stimulate the mahi and encourage our communities to take greater ownership and care of the dying.
We’re excited to welcome keynote speakers Dr Rajagopal presenting by video link from India and Yoko Sen presenting by video link from the USA. Dr Rajagopal is the founder chairman of Pallium India and palliative care physician, and Yoko Sen is a musician, performer and patient. Katie Williams, a midwife, palliative care nurse and founder of the Coffin Club will present in person. There is also
a pre-conference evening event on 28 October – an inspirational public screening featuring
Dr Rajagopal.
Raelee Jensen, Te Omanga Education Coordinator, says the Conference will appeal to many people whether they work in the health sector or not. “Dying is a social event and it’s everybody’s business. Why not empower yourself and our community to support those who need it at the end of life?”
For more information, visit teomanga.org.nz/education. Register by 15 September 2021 for the Early Bird discount.
TE OMANGA HOSPICE SHOPS
Our Hospice Shops are always grateful for donations of quality furniture, homeware and clothing. We are in need of furniture right now – tables, chairs, couches,
one of our Hospice Shops in Lower Hutt, Petone, Wainuiomata or Upper Hutt. Or call 0800 83 66 26 for free collection.
When you donate to or buy from our Hospice Shops, you are helping support people in the Hutt Valley in need of our care.
Thank you.
and antiques – are all popular items that don’t last long on our shop floor. If you have pre-loved furniture to donate, please visit
UPCOMING EVENTS!
We appreciate your presence and support at our fundraising events and at the events kindly run by community groups
on our behalf.
• 18 September: Port Hillbillies concert at St Patrick’s
College Silverstream, 7.30pm. Tickets can be purchased from Silverstream Cruise
and Holiday Centre or email silverstream@lionsclubs.org.nz or check their Facebook page.
• 8 October: BNI Hutt City Golf Day at Judgeford Golf Club.
• 20 October: Festival of Fashion at The Mall, Upper Hutt.
• 7 November: County Lane Fair at Hutt Valley RDA, County Lane, Silverstream. 10am – 3pm.
13 November: Valley Three Putt Charity Golf Tournament at Trentham Camp Golf Club.
• 3 September: Casino Night, Upper Hutt Cossie Club.
Tickets can be purchased
from Silverstream Cruise • and Holiday Centre or email silverstream@lionsclubs.org.nz or check their Facebook page
• 18 September: The Hutt Bowling Club Quiz Night. Contact Hutt Bowling Club for tickets.
• 21 November: Te Omanga Hospice Ten Tables Christmas Tour of homes in the Hutt Valley. 10am – 4pm. Tickets on sale in October.