Carer Story: Jenk Akyalcin

Carer Story: Jenk Akyalcin

In October 2020 Erika Akyalcin was referred to PCSE from her GP after receiving a terminal diagnosis. At 57 years old she and her husband Jenk decided they wanted to stay together in their family home, rather than living out her remaining time in hospital. The support...
Meet our Occupational Therapist: Natalee Gilmour

Meet our Occupational Therapist: Natalee Gilmour

Natalee Gilmour completed her Allied health assistant certificate at Holmesglen in 2018, after moving From Broken Hill, NSW. She has worked at peninsula health as an allied health assistant in rehab before starting her role at Palliative Care South East. Natalee is...
Meet our Occupational Therapists: Dhwani Parikh

Meet our Occupational Therapists: Dhwani Parikh

Dhwani Parikh completed her Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from India in 2004 and has been working as a registered Occupational Therapist since she migrated to Australia to be with her husband. Dhwani has completed her specialist post graduation study in...
Volunteer Memorabilia Program

Volunteer Memorabilia Program

PCSE’s Memorabilia Program specialises in making memorabilia items from the clothing of a loved one by one of our talented and skilled volunteers. The thought of having to let go of items such as clothing can sometimes be difficult and painful, but thanks to the...
Volunteer Snapshot: Hans Rutgrink

Volunteer Snapshot: Hans Rutgrink

Hans became a PCSE volunteer after finishing his working career and seeing an advertisement in the local library for a volunteer position. He thought he would be well suited to sign up and assist those with a life-limiting illness. He has now been a part of our...
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