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Karuna provides in-home and in-community clinical, practical, emotional and spiritual care to those facing life limiting illnesses.

Karuna Hospice Services is a specialist, community-based palliative care not-for-profit organisation. Our team supports people living with terminal illness in their homes for as long as possible. We support carers and family members and also assist them with service navigation, grief and bereavement
counselling and spiritual care and guidance, no matter the religious or spiritual denomination. Karuna is an inclusive organisation and accepts referrals from a number of sources.

14/10/2026

This week, we celebrate and thank the incredible carers across Queensland who support family members, friends and loved ones every day.

We acknowledge both current carers and those who might be grieving the loss of the person they cared for. Your compassion, resilience and dedication make a profound difference.

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing Karuna Carer Support Services team for the care, guidance and encouragement they provide to carers throughout their journeys, and to Wellways Carer Gateway for their ongoing partnership and support.

We're looking forward to participating in a number of Carers Week activities across the week and joining the wider community in recognising the invaluable contribution carers make every day.

To learn more about Karuna's Carer Support Services, visit: https://karuna.org.au/carers-week-2026/

Carers Australia

13/10/2026

Join us for this fortnightly peer support group in Caboolture offering carers a dedicated space to slow down, reflect, and connect with others navigating similar experiences. Whether you are currently caring for someone living with a lifelimiting condition, or you are adjusting to life after the loss of a loved one you cared for, you are warmly welcome.

This group focuses on fostering wellbeing, resilience and a sense of belonging. Through conversation, shared understanding and mutual support, carers can find encouragement, practical wisdom and moments of renewal.

🩵 Time: 1.00 -2.30pm
🩵 Dates: Friday 16 October, Friday 30 October, Friday 13 November, Friday 27 November 2026
🩵 Location: Caboolture Library, 4 Hasking St, Caboolture
🩵 Cost: Free of charge. Places are limited so registration is essential.
🩵 Facilitator: Bronwyn Pezzimenti

For more information and to register, please visit: https://karuna.org.au/caboolture-psg_oct26/

10/10/2026

Today marks both World Mental Health Day and World Hospice & Palliative Care Day.

While these are two distinct occasions, they share an important reminder: care matters.

At Karuna, we see every day the impact that compassionate care can have during some of life's most challenging moments. We also know that caring for others starts with caring for ourselves.

World Mental Health Day is an opportunity to pause, check in with ourselves and those around us, and recognise that wellbeing requires ongoing attention, not just during difficult times. Sometimes the most important things we can do are also the simplest: take a break, get some fresh air, move our bodies, stay hydrated, and reach out for support when we need it.

World Hospice & Palliative Care Day recognises the importance of quality palliative care and the difference it makes to individuals, carers and families navigating life-limiting illness. It is also a chance to acknowledge the many people whose work contributes to that care every day. Whether through direct patient support or the many roles that make our services possible behind the scenes.

Today, we're reflecting on both the importance of caring for others and the importance of caring for ourselves.

09/10/2026

As the end of the year approaches, many bereaved carers find that memories, anniversaries, holidays and changing routines can bring renewed feelings. During this time, taking care of your wellbeing and staying connected with others who understand can be especially important.

This six-session online program offers a warm, welcoming and compassionate space for carers who are grieving the loss of the person they cared for. Through sharing experiences, gentle reflection and mutual support, participants can connect with others who truly understand the unique journey of caregiving and bereavement.

SESSION DETAILS

💚 Start Date: Tuesday 20 October 2026, 10.00 – 11.30am (fortnightly)
💚 Cost: Free of charge – delivered in partnership with Wellways Carer Gateway. Places are limited so registration is essential.
💚 Facilitator: Liz Fletcher
💚 To register, visit: https://karuna.org.au/living-after-loss-online-oct26/

06/10/2026

When a loved one passes away, it is important to find the time to look after yourself. It can be easy to get lost in the practical and administrative tasks, however there are some simple tips to help you cope with your grief:

💤 Return to the basics: Grieving is exhausting. Take it day by day. Focus on building a routine that prioritises sleep, nutrition, and plenty of water.

🚶‍➡️ Move your body: Take short breaks throughout the day for gentle movement. Stretch your arms above your head, or go for a walk around the block.

🧘‍♀️ Practice mindfulness: Simple techniques can help to ground you in the moment. What are 3 things you can see, 2 things you can hear, and 1 thing you can touch/feel?

🤗 Build connections: Make time for yourself. But don’t be afraid to ask for and accept help. We don’t love alone, so we don’t have to grieve alone either.

📒 Take time to reflect: What were your favourite memories with your loved one? How have your feelings changed in recent weeks?

🎵 Strengthen your bond: When you are ready, find ways of connecting with your loved one. Visit a spot they loved, play their favourite song, or look through pictures.

💚 And most importantly…..Be kind. Be gentle. Be compassionate to yourself. Know that you are doing your best!

For more information and support, please visit: https://give.karuna.org.au/spring26-appeal

02/10/2026

When Brisbane author Trent Dalton misses his dad, he can find him in the pages of his own best-selling novels. 📖

This Sunday, Trent joins Venerable Tsultrim on What About Death!? for the first of two episodes. He shares about his critically acclaimed debut novel, Boy Swallows Universe, and the process of writing characters whose lives are shaped by grief and loss. Including how he used his own personal experiences to create their vivid and unique world.

🎧 S3 E11: Trent Dalton: Boy Swallows Universe—and Grief (Part 1)
📅 Streaming Sunday 4 October on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more

Learn more about Karuna's podcast here:
https://karuna.org.au/resource-category/podcast/

21/09/2026

"Look for the many ways people communicate their love without saying it. Maybe, like the tree, they are supporting you in other ways."
— Thich Nhat Hanh

Gratitude isn't always expressed in words. Sometimes it's found in quiet acts of care, kindness and support.

Today, on World Gratitude Day, we're grateful for every person who helps others carry life's challenges with compassion and generosity.

17/09/2026

Join us for a new episode of What About Death!? this Sunday, 20 September.

This episode will feature Kyle Sherwood, third-generation mortician and co-founder of the business Save My Ink Forever. Working alongside his father Michael, Kyle has created a method of preserving tattoos after death. Once the tattoos have been removed, they are developed into thoughtful and unique pieces of art for families to keep.

Speaking to Venerable Tsultrim, Kyle discusses how the idea for Save My Ink Forever came about, what tattoo preservation means to individuals and families, and why he thinks it is important for people to remember their loved ones in ways that are special and meaningful to them.

🎧 S3 E10: Kyle Sherwood: Dead Skin, Living Memory
📻 Streaming Sunday 20 September on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more

Learn more about Karuna's podcast here:
https://karuna.org.au/resource-category/podcast/

16/09/2026

As we continue to follow the palliative care journey, it is important to recognise some of the key elements associated with the death of a loved one.

Although many families take steps to prepare for a loss, it can still be a shock when death happens. Dying is usually a process rather than a single moment. And because every patient makes different choices about their end-of-life care, the process of dying is unique to the individual.

There are some common signs and symptoms that indicate a person is nearing death including, decreased mobility, such as losing balance or wanting to remain in bed, loss of consciousness for long periods of time, or being uninterested in food and fluids.

For families admitted under Karuna care, they may choose to contact our nursing team following a death. The nurses can help with practical tasks, such as completing the patient’s death certificate, disposing of medical equipment or, in some cases, help to wash and dress a loved one for their transfer to the funeral home.

Another important part of a palliative care patient’s journey are our supporters, who help Karuna to build a strong, extended community. Together, we can ensure that no palliative care patient or their family has to make this journey alone.

To support Karuna’s ongoing work in this area, please visit: https://give.karuna.org.au/spring26-appeal

15/09/2026

Last month singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles released her new album, Good Grief.

The album explores various life events that impacted her associations with grief included the loss of close friends, fertility struggles and her mental health.

To coincide with the album launch, Bareilles also released a documentary with the same title, which focuses on the creative process and her personal journey recording the songs.

Bareilles recently did an interview with Variety Magazine, where she spoke about the essence of the album.

“I do think that grief is sort of like the mothership of this record. It’s like the home base for all of these experiences… I think that what I’ve learned about grief in my own personal relationship to the experience of it is that it’s not just one thing. It carries joy, it carries release, it carries hope and optimism and connection and a lot of really buoyant themes.”

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27 Cartwright Street
Windsor, QLD
4030

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+61736328300

Website

http://www.karuna.org.au/

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