Anam Cara House, Colac

22/01/2026

Parkinson’s Support Group – Upcoming Meeting

Our next Parkinson’s Support Group meeting will be held on Thursday 27 February, from 11.00am–1.30pm.

📅 Date: 27 February
⏰ Time: 11.00am – 1.30pm

Carers are very welcome to attend. Please let us know if you would like to join us for lunch.

🎤 Guest Speaker:
We are pleased to welcome a pharmacist from Blooms The Chemist, Colac, who will be joining us to share information and answer questions.

📌 Our group meets on the 4th Friday of each month.

New members are always welcome.

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14/01/2026

💚 We’re Reopening 💚

We’re pleased to let our community know that Anam Cara has reopened. Thank you for your patience, understanding and support during this time.

We have consulted with our local brigade advice re the status of the fires in the region and have confirmation it is safe to reopen. We will continue to monitor the fire situation closely.

Our team is back and ready to continue providing care in a safe and welcoming environment.

12/01/2026

COMMUNITY UPDATE

Due to current fires in the region, Anam Cara Colac is temporarily closed as a precaution to keep everyone safe.

We are carefully monitoring conditions and will reopen as soon as it is safe to do so. We are actively assessing this on a daily basis. Should you need to contact us, please don’t hesitate to call our landline which will redirect your call to our emergency mobile.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support of our community.

We will share updates here as they become available.

Take care and stay safe.

09/01/2026

🌟 Job Opportunity – Join a Compassionate Team in Colac! 🌟

Anam Cara House Colac, our community-owned hospice providing palliative day respite, overnight respite and end-of-life care is looking for a Funding and Grants Coordinator! 🤝💛

If you’re passionate about making a real difference in the lives of people and families across South-West Victoria and have skills in grant writing, research and relationship building, this could be the perfect role for you.

👉 Learn more & apply here:
https://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/members/AnamCaraHouseColac/funding-and-grants-coordinator-colac

Working closely with the Executive Team, you’ll help secure vital funding to support programs and growth all while being part of a compassionate, values-driven organisation.

📍 Based in beautiful Colac
📆 Casual position with flexible hours
💼 Great opportunity to contribute to meaningful community care

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https://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/members/anamcarahousecolac/funding-and-grants-coordinator-colac?keywords=Funding%20Coordinator&locations=2

As a casual Funding and Grant Coordinator you will submit high-quality grant proposals to support our programs and growth.

22/12/2025

27/11/2025

🎄✨ Anam Cara Colac Christmas Raffle ✨🎄

It’s that wonderful time of year again, and our Christmas Raffle is officially underway! 🎁💚
We’ve put together some fantastic prizes thanks to the generosity of our local supporters — perfect for adding a little extra festive cheer to your Christmas season.

🎟️ Tickets are now on sale!
All funds raised go directly toward supporting the care and comfort we provide to our guests and families at Anam Cara Colac.

Help us spread the Christmas spirit by sharing this post and grabbing a ticket (or two!). Your support truly makes a difference.

Thank you for helping us bring joy to our community this Christmas. 🌟

With many thanks to Prosper Podiatry, Otways Distillery, Woods Jewellers, Linen House Outlets, Colac RSL Sub-Branch Inc. and many other local businesses for your ongoing support.

07/11/2025

We warmly invite our community, supporters, and friends to join us for the Anam Cara House Colac Annual General Meeting (AGM).

📅 Date: 11th of November, 2025
🕕 Time: 5.00 pm
📍 Location: Anam Cara Colac

The AGM is a wonderful opportunity to hear about our achievements over the past year, our plans for the future, and to acknowledge the incredible support of our volunteers, donors, and community partners.

We encourage anyone interested in the work of Anam Cara to come along and be part of the conversation.

Please RSVP by 9th of November to admin@anamcarahousecolac.org.au

We look forward to seeing you there 💚

04/11/2025

Not long to go to the Fight Parkinson's fundraiser at the Lake View Cafe Colac. If you would like to book a table please RSVP by tomorrow.

Walk in the Park – Supporting Fight Parkinson’s
Fundraising for research into Parkinson’s disease

Join us for a social morning and an optional short walk to raise vital funds for Fight Parkinson’s.
This special event will be held in memory of Sandra Turner and Mick Holland, two much-loved members of the Colac community.

📅 Date: Friday 7 November 2025
🕚 Time: 11.00 am – 12.30 pm
📍 Location: Lake View Café, 1 Fyans Street, Colac

☕ Enjoy a fundraising morning tea — $15 per person
🎟️ Raffle on the day
👭 Bring a friend and support a great cause!

📢 RSVP by Wednesday 5 November
📞 (03) 5233 8203 | ✉️ liaison@anamcarahousecolac.org.au

22/10/2025

At Anam Cara Colac, we’re proud to be part of this community and to support individuals and families through some of life’s most important moments. As we plan for the future, we want to ensure our care truly reflects the needs, values, and hopes of the people who call this region home.

Your voice is vital in helping us shape services that provide the best possible support, comfort, and dignity for those facing life-limiting illness and their loved ones.

We invite you to take a few minutes to complete our short community survey. Your feedback will help guide how we grow, improve, and continue to care for our community with compassion and respect.

Please see the survey link here, it should not take longer than 5 minutes to complete.

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22/10/2025

🌿 Registered Nurse or Medication Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

Are you a compassionate nurse looking for more than just a rostered shift?
At Anam Cara Colac, we believe that nursing should give you the time to truly care.
With high nurse-to-patient ratios, you’ll have the space to build genuine connections, deliver holistic, person-centred care, and provide comfort when it matters most.
Our mission is to deliver excellence in respite and end-of-life care for the south-west of Victoria, in a warm, home-like environment that embraces dignity, respect, and compassion.
✨ Why join us?
Be part of a values-driven team that supports each other.
Enjoy ongoing professional development and opportunities to grow your skills.
Experience an empowering, nurse-led model of care.
Work with skilled, Registered Nurses, PCA's and Volunteers.
Benefit from work–life balance and salary packaging options.
Work in a setting that prioritises time, quality, and humanity — not just tasks.
If you’re a Registered Nurse or Medication Endorsed Enrolled Nurse who values excellence, connection and compassion — we’d love to hear from you.
📅 Applications close: 15 November 2025

19/10/2025

Walk in the Park – Supporting Fight Parkinson’s
Fundraising for research into Parkinson’s disease

Join us for a social morning and an optional short walk to raise vital funds for Fight Parkinson’s.
This special event will be held in memory of Sandra Turner and Mick Holland, two much-loved members of the Colac community.

📅 Date: Friday 7 November 2025
🕚 Time: 11.00 am – 12.30 pm
📍 Location: Lake View Café, 1 Fyans Street, Colac

☕ Enjoy a fundraising morning tea — $15 per person
🎟️ Raffle on the day
👭 Bring a friend and support a great cause!

📢 RSVP by Wednesday 5 November
📞 (03) 5233 8203 | ✉️ liaison@anamcarahousecolac.org.au