The Southern Vales Compassionate Community volunteers were honoured recently with a prestigious award in recognition of their exemplary community work.

This accolade, presented on June 21, celebrates their outstanding community engagement and significant achievements in palliative care.

The award is a testament to the heart of Southern Vales Volunteers' mission: fostering strong community engagement.

Winning this award highlights that their important message about palliative care and support is resonating with both the local community and professionals in the field.

The compassionate volunteers at Southern Vales facilitate a variety of free activities designed to support and educate the community.

These include Death Cafes, Death Over Dinner cabaret evenings, art groups, and Community Talking Cafes. Each event aims to provide a safe, inclusive, and non-judgmental space for discussing the often challenging topics of grief, life, death, and dying.

These vital activities are entirely funded through donations and grants from various agencies, ensuring that they remain accessible to all who need them.

The recognition from Palliative Care South Australia underscores the invaluable impact of the Southern Vales Compassionate Community volunteers and their ongoing commitment to palliative care and community support.

If you would like to know more about compassionate communities check out their Facebook page.

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Left to right: Chris Banks, Julia Samistria, Liz Elder, Deb Lilley, Sue woods & Kristina Walsh. Photo supplied.