Anam Cara House, Colac

Anam Cara House, Colac In true meaning to its Gaelic name,
‘Soul Friend’, Anam Cara House
provides physical, spiritual, emotional
and social care for guests and their
families.

Our mission is to provide the South West community with excellence in respite and end of life care within a home-like environment; embracing respect and compassion for all people. Anam Cara House is a tranquil rural
retreat set in spacious grounds,
offering a choice in care for people of
all ages who are living with a long term
or life-limiting illness. In a home-like environment,
guests are offered specialised care
that is focussed on the ‘care of the
soul’, incorporating the needs of both
the patient and their families. The notion of ‘soul care’ is the essence of
what created Anam Cara House and is
at the heart of their hospice care. Anam Cara House underpins home
care by providing respite for loved
ones to give their carers a break, or
short term care for those without a
carer at home. Anam Cara House supports guests,
carers and families at a challenging
time in their lives. Anam Cara House Colac has been
established as the result of one of
the largest community fundraising
and donor initiatives in South West
Victoria’s history. Attesting to the recognised need for
just such a “home-like” respite care
facility.

22/12/2025
🎄✨ Anam Cara Colac Christmas Raffle ✨🎄It’s that wonderful time of year again, and our Christmas Raffle is officially und...
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.

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

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...
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

At Anam Cara Colac, we’re proud to be part of this community and to support individuals and families through some of lif...
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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🌿 Registered Nurse or Medication Endorsed Enrolled NurseAre you a compassionate nurse looking for more than just a roste...
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

Walk in the Park – Supporting Fight Parkinson’sFundraising for research into Parkinson’s diseaseJoin us for a social mor...
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

Soul Friends on the move. If you have an hour or so to spare come and join us for a few laps in support of a great cause
04/10/2025

Soul Friends on the move. If you have an hour or so to spare come and join us for a few laps in support of a great cause

Today's the day.  The weather promises to be kind and we're eager to get walking to support mental health awareness.
03/10/2025

Today's the day. The weather promises to be kind and we're eager to get walking to support mental health awareness.

We're excited to be participating in the LET'S TALK Colac Walk the Walk 12 hour relay event on 4th October.Join us in su...
24/09/2025

We're excited to be participating in the LET'S TALK Colac Walk the Walk 12 hour relay event on 4th October.

Join us in supporting this great cause to help raise awareness for Mental Health.

If you would like to contribute please follow the link below.

If you would like to join us on the day please get in touch with Anam Cara on 52338203 or email admin@anamcarahousecolac.org.au

18/09/2025

Anam Cara would like to say a big thank you to everyone who supported our Father's Day Raffle. The support of our community, businesses that donated prizes and people who bought tickets, is invaluable in ensuring that our work for the community continues.

The raffle raised $1017.00, which we have used to purchase sheets and towels, very necessary items for the comfort of our guests.

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50 Forans Road
Barongarook West, VIC
3249

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