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Ambulance Wish SA, we fulfill special wishes and create memories that last forever for South Australians living with a life-limiting condition.

This program is managed by Palliative Care SA, in collaboration with St John SA and Flinders University. Welcome to Ambulance SA. We fulfill special wishes and create memories that last forever for South Australians living with a life-limiting condition. Our purpose is simple: to give South Australians living with a life-limiting condition access to the planning, coordination, specialist transport, photography and clinical care they need to create a memory that will last forever. www.ambulancewishsa.org.au

12/12/2025

On the 9th of December 2025, Darin’s Ambulance Wish was fulfilled when he visited his home, dogs, and garden with his family. Ambulance Wish South Australia, in partnership with Southern Adelaide Palliative Service, made his special wish come true, creating memories that will last forever for Darin and his family.

Arriving in the Wish Ambulance, Darin was welcomed home by his family and dogs.
Spending time looking at the garden, filled with flowers, vegetables, and fruit trees, he playfully teased his family about the ones that had grown too big and should already have been picked.

The walls of their home were adorned with photographs of family and pets, reflecting the many memories woven into their life there.
At the end of the day, Darin’s words captured the feeling so many of us share: “Nothing beats home.”

Please consider supporting this incredible program and people like Darin by making a donation, becoming a friend of Ambulance Wish SA, donating, fundraising, Paying a Wish Forward or becoming a corporate partner. www.ambulancewishsa.org.au/donate

Our program is proudly supported by community donations, corporate sponsors, and the SA Government (SA Health)

05/12/2025

Rebecca’s lifelong love of giraffes found its moment 🦒
On December 1st, she and her husband Kevin fed them carrots at Monarto Safari Park
A joyful wish, shared together.

Read more about her Wish Experience: https://ambulancewishsa.org.au/rebeccas-ambulance-wish/

Luiza Michalewicz Photography

02/12/2025

On the 1st of December 2025, Rebecca’s Ambulance Wish was fulfilled when she and her husband Kevin fed the giraffes at Monarto Safari Park. Ambulance Wish South Australia, in partnership with Southern Adelaide Palliative Service, made her special wish come true, creating memories that will last forever for Rebecca and Kevin.

Arriving in the Wish Ambulance, Rebecca and Kevin were welcomed by the wide-open plains and the chance to spend time with the animals they both love. Their lifelong affection for giraffes has been part of their story for many years, even celebrated at their wedding with a giraffe theme, having a giraffe tattoo and a safari picture pinned to the wall in her hospice room. This Wish gave them the chance to relive that joy together, surrounded once again by the animals they cherish.

During the planning of this Wish the giraffe experts at Monarto Safari Park warned that giraffes can be particularly skittish, especially with the wheels of a stretcher or wheelchair, but the giraffes must have sensed Rebecca’s wish to feed them with her husband and came straight to them. Together Rebecca and Kevin fed carrots to the giraffes, sharing laughter and conversations that brought back fond memories. Among the giraffes was one who lingered the longest with them. His name was “Totsiens,” a South African word meaning “till we meet again.” For Rebecca, this was a special part of the day, a moment that stood out and will be remembered.

The experience was filled with happiness and smiles. Reflecting on the wish, Rebecca said it was “A divinely perfect experience - the most beautiful I have had with giraffes.”

It takes a Village to fulfill an Ambulance Wish. A Big Thank You to:
Ambulance Wish Team: Mel, Abbey, Shyla, Alicia, Nick, Lauren, Karen, Sue, Ingrid and Sneha
Palliative Care Service Partner: Southern Adelaide Palliative Service Southern Adelaide Local Health Network - SALHN
Wish Site Partner: Monarto Safari Park
Village Captains: Rebecca and Kevin
Photographer: Luiza Michalewicz Photography
Memory Book Printer: Newstyle Print (partially donated services)
AWSA Lead Organisation: Palliative Care South Australia
AWSA Collaborative Partners: St John Ambulance | SA and Flinders University
AWSA Program Supporter: SA Government, SA Health and the Hon. Chris Picton MP

Our program is proudly supported by community donations, corporate sponsors, and the SA Government (SA Health).

Please consider supporting this incredible program and people like Rebecca by making a donation, Becoming a Friend of Ambulance Wish SA, donating, fundraising, Paying a Wish Forward or becoming a corporate partner. www.ambulancewishsa.org.au/donate

01/12/2025

Thank you 🙏🏾 SA Health for sharing Sue's Ambulance Wish story 🧡

28/11/2025

The Ambulance Wish SA Fundraising Dinner 2025 was a night to remember, raising an incredible $22,513 to help fulfill special wishes and create memories that last forever for South Australians living with a life‑limiting condition.

Heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed, whether by attending, donating, volunteering, speaking, or helping spread the word. Each act of support made the evening truly special.

Save the date: 23 October 2026 for the next Ambulance Wish SA Fundraising Dinner.

20/11/2025

On the 19th of November 2025, Sue’s Ambulance Wish was fulfilled when she visited the newly opened Witton Bluff Base Trail at Port Noarlunga. Ambulance Wish South Australia, in partnership with Eldercare, made her special wish come true, creating memories that will last forever for Sue and her loved ones.

Sue arrived at the trail in the Wish Ambulance with her husband Steve, where they were joined by family, friends, and their beloved dog Bunji. They began at the Port Noarlunga jetty, then made their way along the coastal walk, enjoying the scenery together.

The day was simply joyful, with stories shared and smiles along the way. Sharing ice cream was a highlight for Sue, and Bunji’s presence made the day even more special.

Sue and Steve’s 50 years of marriage were woven into the day, in the community of Port Noarlunga South where they have lived together since 1975, making the wish not only a celebration of place but also of enduring love and companionship.

Steve shared that the experience was “truly wonderful” and added, “I didn’t want this day to end.”

It takes a Village to fulfill an Ambulance Wish. A Big Thank You to:

Ambulance Wish Team: Ingrid, Jade, Nick, Karen, Shyla, Lyn, Alicia, Margot, Alex and Sneha
Palliative Care Service Partner: Eldercare
Village Captains: Sue and Steve
Photographer: Kirsty McVey Photography
Memory Book Printer: Newstyle Print (partially donated services)
AWSA Lead Organisation: Palliative Care South Australia
AWSA Collaborative Partners: St John Ambulance | SA and Flinders University
AWSA Program Supporter: SA Government, SA Health and The Honourable Chris Picton MP
Sponsor-a-Wish Supporter (for this wish): A&M Kittel Family

Our program is proudly supported by community donations, corporate sponsors and the SA Government (SA Health).

Please consider supporting this incredible program and people like Sue by making a donation, becoming a friend of Ambulance Wish SA, donating, fundraising, sponsoring a wish, or becoming a corporate partner. www.ambulancewishsa.org.au/donate

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14/11/2025

The Silent Auction is now live and open to all. It’s a wonderful way to support the Ambulance Wish SA program.

If you can’t attend the dinner, you can still take part in the Silent Auction. Simply collect any items you win from the PCSA office within a week of the event. You might even find some early Christmas gifts along the way!

We are incredibly grateful to the South Australian businesses who have generously donated items. There’s something for everyone: family entertainment, group activities, great food and drink, artworks, and beauty treatments.

GET YOUR BIDS IN EARLY, visit: https://aus.givergy.com/AWSAFunDin25

Ticket sales close on Wednesday, 19th. Some final tickets still left, hurry and book now: https://events.humanitix.com/ambulance-wish-sa-fundraising-dinner-2025

07/11/2025

For our upcoming Ambulance Wish Fundraising Dinner, we’re pleased to welcome Simplicity Funerals as our Welcome Drink Sponsor, with Hender Consulting and Morgans Financial joining us as Named Table Sponsors. Thank you for your generous support✨

There are still some tickets left!
Join us at Sanctuary, Adelaide Zoo from 6.30pm onwards 🪩
Book Now: https://events.humanitix.com/ambulance-wish-sa-fundraising-dinner-2025

Only 2 weeks to go 🥳

21/10/2025

Here’s a burst of last year’s fun, capturing the spirit of the night 🪩

We’re gathering again on 21st November at Sanctuary, Adelaide Zoo—join us to help make final wishes possible for South Australians living with a life-limiting condition.

If you joined us last year, we would love to welcome you again. And if you missed it, don’t miss this one!!

Book now: events.humanitix.com/ambulance-wish-sa-fundraising-dinner-2025

20/10/2025

Thank you 🙏🏾 Chris Picton MP for sharing Beverly's Ambulance Wish story 🧡

17/10/2025

On the 9th of October 2025, Beverly’s Ambulance Wish was fulfilled when she shared lunch with her family in the oasis of beautiful landscapes at the Adelaide Botanic Garden. Ambulance Wish South Australia, in partnership with Eldercare, made her special wish come true, creating memories that last forever for Beverly and her loved ones.

Beverly travelled to the Adelaide Botanic Garden in the Wish Ambulance with her husband Charlie, where they were joined by their family to enjoy lunch together in the sunshine. The day was spent sharing stories, capturing memories, and simply being together in a place Beverly loved.

The wish was a reflection of Beverly’s lifelong love for plants and gardening. It was also a chance to spend time with those closest to her in a place she cherished.

Charlie shared that the experience was “really joyful…something that brings the whole family together”.

It takes a Village to fulfill an Ambulance Wish.
A Big Thank You to:

Ambulance Wish Team: Amanjot, Raj, Alicia, Sue, Lyn, Rhianna, Nick, Alex and Sneha
Palliative Care Service Partner: Eldercare
Wish Site Partner: Adelaide Botanic Garden
Village Captains: Beverly and Charlie
Photographer: Russell Millard (partially donated services)
Memory Book Printer: Newstyle Print (partially donated services)
AWSA Lead Organisation: Palliative Care South Australia
AWSA Collaborative Partners: St John Ambulance | SA and Flinders University
AWSA Program Supporter: SA Government , SA Health and The Honourable Chris Picton MP

Our program is proudly supported by community donations, corporate sponsors and the SA Government (SA Health).

Help us continue making special memories for South Australians.

10/10/2025

Help us make final wishes come true for South Australians.

We are inviting sponsorships and item donations for our upcoming fundraising dinner.

Opportunities include welcome drinks, photobooth, named tables and gratitude sponsorship.

We are also welcoming raffle and auction items such as gift hampers, vouchers and experiences that bring joy.

📩 To sponsor or to donate raffle/auction items, please email: events@palliativecaresa.org.au

More details: ambulancewishsa.org.au/annual-fundraising-dinner

Address

4/213 Greenhill Road
Kensington Park, SA
5068

Telephone

+61882711643

Website

http://www.ambulancewishsa.org.au/

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