Palliative care for the next generation
Let's talk about death — openly and honestly
But while talking about death may seem intimidating, it is a conversation worth having.
Our 2025 Tax Appeal highlights the different stories of two incredible young people who have a close connection with palliative care, grief, and Karuna. Read their stories by clicking the link below.
Your support is a vital part of ensuring our team can remain on the road, providing care and talking about death, grief, and loss to those who need it most.

Tax Appeal 2025 | Young People in Palliative Care
ViewCommunity is truly the heart of Karuna care. Thank you for donating and helping us reach our $150,000 target.
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Margaret Guthrie-White
Thank you for your caring, support and dedication. We were especially impressed with Dylan, who attended my husband on his final day 4 July 2024. He encouraged me to help bathe my husband, arranged an ambulance to take him to hospital where he died and hour later. Caring for my husband at home, with your help, is the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done in my life. Thank you Dylan for celebrating Brian’s life with us in November 2024. Maggie
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Andrea Felgendrejeris
Margaret Rolfe
Carla De does bacon
Thank you guys very much for everything you have done for Micheal
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Carol Hall
Rita Cavanagh
Jonathan Melloy
Janice Oostenbroek
Thanking Karuna for care given to our daughter Nicole
Sally Dowd
Karuna supported my mum and family tremendously. I will never forget the compassion and care provided to us.
Peter O'Neill
Tom & Stacey Puts
In lieu of gifts for my aunt Margaret Cranitch’s 70th birthday she asked for donations to this service who provided such compassionate and dedicated care for my grandmother! We all love and miss you dearly xx
John Maggs
Glen Thomson
In memory of my husband Don
Lucia Pascoe
Louis Ferrarin
Thank you for the wonderful work you do
Tom Cranitch
In memory of my Mother, Margaret Cranitch, and as requested by my sister Margaret in lieu of a gift for her 70th birthday. Miss you deeply Mum and love you Margaret.
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Bruce Malcolm Lemcke
In Loving memory of Pam and the dedication of Karuna
Alison Wilson
In memory of my husband who sadly passed away on 4th June 2025.
William Westbrook
Ann Webster
Lesley Zarb
Charlie Zarb who was cared for by Bec from Karuna and passed away on 15th September 2023.
Anne Clarke
Wendy Turnbull
Anita Green
David Pitts
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Fay Newman
You provided such wonderful care to my husband and me during his short illness. My small gift each anniversary is my way of saying "THANK YOU".
Siew Cheng Wang
To my father and all beings that was harmed by me: May you be reborn in Pureland, and return by vow to guide and liberate countless beings.
Betty Mason
Steven Sims
In memory of Mother.
Heather Dobrilla
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Christine Mackenzie
Thank you for your care and support for my husband.
Stuart Walker
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Audrey
Think of you everyday and miss you with my whole being. Love you.
Suzanne Grano
Thank you for the wonderful work you do.
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Jane Greenwood
In memory of my husband, David, at home with Karuna almost 25 years ago - and in celebration of the wonderful work that Karuna continues to do in our community.
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Robin Mathieson
In gratitude for the work that Karuna does, and dedicated for the benefit of all.