Shannon's

Bridge

Shannon's Bridge is a registered charity and largely volunteer run organisation to help connect patients and existing palliative care services and supports.

We are here to support you with issues about illness, dying and loss. The aim is to remove the taboo and change attitudes about death and dying. The focus is on not just a “good death” but “better living”.

Shannon’s Bridge is based on the “Compassionate Communities” international movement to help people to live well within our communities to the very end of our lives.

Our Aims are to:

Improve Death Literacy

Assist with Advance Care Planning

Link families with local services

Train Volunteers/Connectors to provide help

Bridge the physical and service gaps that exist in regional Victoria

Social and Practical Help may include:

Shopping
Collecting Medications
Transport
Light Gardening, housework
Small household repairs
Sitting with a patient
Assisting with pets
Writing letters, non-legal forms
Just being there as a friend

Connecting patients & families

with services to help with end of life care

Whats Happening at Shannons Bridge?

How do we make a difference in End of Life Care?

What is the difference between Palliative Care and End of life care

Understand the difference here.

Compassionate Communities

Learn more about what it is to be part of a compassionate community

The Shannons Bridge Team

Come meet the team

Donate Here

Want to help Shannon's Bridge

A Word from Our Caregivers

"I feel like i am giving back, its a privelage to be there for families going through such a difficult time"

- Emily Watson

" When my mum was passing, i was grateful to have people around to support me to help me support her.. Shannon's Bridge were there for me at the most difficult time in my life"

- Rick Brown

"knowing there are people i can turn to that can help when i feel so helpless has been a blessing...thankyou Shannon's Bridge"

- Adam Luriah

"Learning about Death and breaking down the fears that surround it have really taught me to embrace life, both for me and for my loved ones. Making the most of what time we have left.. Shannon's Bridge makes this difficult time a little bit easier, just having someone there who understands "

- Rachel Smith