East Rand Palliative Care

01/04/2026

In 1988, the Hospice East Rand moved from Ampthill Avenue to a larger home at 218 Kemston Avenue in Westdene. The move reflected a growing need for care, as more patients and families began relying on hospice support. The new premises created space to expand services beyond home visits. Plans included dedicated areas for volunteer training, therapy support, and a day care centre where patients could receive care, companionship, and support.

At the time, hospice was already caring for around 26 terminally ill patients and their families each month. Services were provided free of charge, sustained by donations and community fundraising.

The move to Kemston Avenue marked an important step in the organisation’s growth, strengthening its ability to support more people across the East Rand while remaining rooted in community-based care.

Follow our 40 Years of Care and Community series as we share the story of East Rand Palliative Care.

31/03/2026

We’re excited to share that East Rand Palliative Care is opening a new charity shop at Summerfields Shopping Centre on 7 April, 2026. Come say hello, shop or donate what you can—every bit helps.

ERPC Summerfields Charity Shop
Shop 8, Summerfields Shopping Centre, Reier Rd, Atlasville

26/03/2026

We’re excited to share a sneak peek of our newest East Rand Palliative Care charity shop, opening on April 7, 2026 at Summerfields Shopping Centre in Atlasville.

Our team of supporters have been hard at work getting everything ready, and we can’t wait to welcome you through the doors.

Pop in, have a browse, and support a cause that makes a difference in our community. Every purchase helps us continue providing care to patients and families when they need it most.

25/03/2026

Our March Day Care was filled with creativity, connection and reflection. Our patients spent the morning creating meaningful cards centred around hope, grace and love, followed by open conversations about resilience and gratitude. It was a beautiful reminder of the strength found in shared experiences.

A warm meal of soup and bread rolls, prepared by our in-house kitchen, was enjoyed by all, with many going back for seconds.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the day so special.

18/03/2026

There’s something exciting on the way for East Rand Palliative Care, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Over the past few weeks, we’ve received incredible help and support from local organisations — Mannys Hardware Supplies and Homestead Helpers for Benoni — who have come together behind the scenes, each playing a part in bringing this project to life.

It’s a powerful reminder of what’s possible when a community supports its own. And we’re proud to be part of such an amazing community.

17/03/2026

This year, East Rand Palliative Care marks 40 Years of Care and Community. For 40 years, care has been provided quietly in homes, at bedsides, in conversations and in the moments that matter most.

This year, we’re inviting our community to be part of that care in a simple way. We’ve set a goal of raising R400,000 through our R40 for 40 Years campaign, asking people to donate R40 in honour of 40 Years of Care and Community. A small contribution, made by many, allows care to continue.

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝟰𝟬 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟰𝟬 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝟰𝟬 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆.
https://pay.yoco.com/erpc

Every contribution makes care possible.

16/03/2026

In 1986, St Joseph’s Hospice East Rand was officially inaugurated at the Benoni Municipal Library. The launch marked the beginning of a new approach to care in the community — bringing support directly into people’s homes.

In the early years the organisation operated from Ampthill Avenue under the leadership of Mike Heatlie (Executive Director), Denise Heatlie (Director of Caregiving) and Sr Janet Frolich (Director of Nursing). Volunteers quickly became the backbone of the service, supporting patients and families facing serious illness.

The earliest nursing care was also provided by volunteers, including Sr Gill Coope and Sr Gail Livanos, both professional nurses who gave their time to the new hospice service.

From these beginnings, relationships with hospitals and healthcare providers grew, volunteer training developed, and day care activities began to take shape, laying the foundation for the community-based care that continues today.

Follow our 40 Years of Care and Community series as we share the history of East Rand Palliative Care.

09/03/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the incredible volunteers who helped organise and clear out our equipment storage room. Your time, energy and willingness to tackle a big task has made a real difference. Thanks to your efforts essential equipment such as wheelchairs, beds and support aids are now easier to access and manage, helping our team continue providing compassionate care to patients and families in our community.

We truly appreciate your support and generosity.

05/03/2026

East Rand Palliative Care marks decades of compassionate home-based support via Bedfordview and Edenvale News

From a single daisy and a prayer in 1986, East Rand Palliative Care has grown into a volunteer-driven organisation providing holistic home-based care to patients and families across the East Rand.

03/03/2026

Applications are now open for our full time Home Based Personal Care Worker Training programme. This course is QCTO Accredited NQF Level 3. SAQA ID 104792.

If you meet the criteria, please submit your CV and certified supporting documents to training@erpc.org.za. Only eligible applicants will be contacted for interviews and an entry test. Applications close Friday 6 March.

For further information contact us on 011 422 1531/2.

02/03/2026

40 Years of Care. 40 Years of Community. This year, East Rand Palliative Care celebrates four decades of walking alongside families facing life-threatening illness.

What began in 1986 in a small, rent-free space in Ampthill Avenue has grown into a service that has supported thousands of patients in their own homes across the East Rand. From the very beginning, our focus has remained the same: care with dignity, delivered where it matters most.

For forty years, nursing sisters, staff, volunteers and our wider community have carried this work forward. Together, you have helped ensure that no one has to face serious illness alone.

This anniversary belongs to every family who trusted us, every volunteer who gave their time, and every supporter who kept our nurses on the road.

Forty years on and our commitment remains unchanged.