Amitabha Hospice Service offers free compassionate companionship for the elderly and the incurably ill of any age and their families with specially trained and supervised support companions throughout the greater Auckland area. Based on the Buddhist principles of love, integrity, equanimity and service, each family member and staff member is accorded equal respect and compassion with regard to their individuality and uniqueness as members of the larger universal human family. All faiths and cultures are treated with respect and confidentiality. Amitabha Hospice Service is dedicated to developing and maintaining the highest quality of compassionate care in cooperation with other professional community services.
Staff
Ecie Hursthouse - Managing Director
Dr Heather Kempton - Chairperson
Sabine Hemmingsen-Jensen - Secretary
Wilhelmina Flick - Treasurer
Cristina Paula Dostal Ujvary (Ven. Thubten Khadro) - Trustee
Leigh Cane - Donor Care Coordinator and Day-stay Program Coordinator
Hannah Turner-Padgett - Volunteer Coordinator
Claire Barton - CEO
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Hours
9:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Mon – Fri
9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Our Staff can be busy with other clients, so please leave a message and we will call you back asap.
Services Provided
End of life care
Hospice
Home support
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access,
Quiet, low sensory environment,
More space to move around