Companionship is a lifeline for David

David has very limited mobility, due heart disease and cancer, and is largely cut off from the companionship and community he once cherished. But thanks to Karen, a HammondCare Volunteer, David can now enjoy weekly art classes at Neringah Hospital or a friendly chat over coffee.

Karen’s companionship has become his lifeline, relieving his isolation with times of connection and joy. For David, nothing compares to real human contact, and Karen’s visits are now a treasured part of his week and help reduce his loneliness.

At HammondCare, our volunteers provide life-changing support for people like David, but many more need help. This Christmas, your donation can bring comfort and joy to someone who would otherwise be alone. Please consider helping reduce loneliness for those who need it most.

Can you relieve loneliness this christmas_

Relying solely on donated funds, our goal is to expand this program from 3 to 17 residential care sites, bringing enough trained animals to engage and offer support to more than 2,000 aged care residents .

Donations over $2 are tax-deductible.

Here are some ways your gift could help make a connection and relieve loneliness:

green-bauble
$25

provides a Christmas gift hamper for people estranged from their family.

fuel-bauble
$50

provides a volunteer with fuel for visits and transportation.

meal-bauble
$100

covers the cost of an outing and a shared meal to provide social connection.

art-bauble
$250

provides materials for group activities like art and craft, cooking, and exercise programs.

volunteer-bauble
$500

helps recruit more volunteers as we strive to meet the growing demand.

happy-bauble
$1000

helps sponsor new Volunteer Coordinators to manage visitations.

Can you help us relieve loneliness?