Who we are
Hospice Southland is a community-based, not-for-profit organisation providing specialist palliative care to people living with life-limiting illness across Southland and the Wakatipu Basin.
We support patients and their families with compassionate, professional care that focuses on comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
Our services are provided free of charge, made possible by the generosity and commitment of our community.
Our Team
Hospice Southland brings together a multidisciplinary team of nurses, doctors, allied health professionals, support staff, and Volunteer Talent.
Each member of our team contributes specialist skills and lived experience to provide holistic care.
We work collaboratively with GPs, hospitals, aged care providers, and other health services to ensure continuity and shared care planning.
Our Leadership Team
Pete Thompson
CEO
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Jenn Rooney
Finance Manager
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Marie Wales
General Manager
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Amanda Landers
Acting Medical Director
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Nursing Director
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Board of Trustees
Helen McCurdy
Chairman
Peter Heenan
Treasurer
Tony Irvine
Secretary
Graham Lewis
Board Member
Pat Hastilow
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Sally Dobbs
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Simon Davies
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Richard Smith
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Lynley McKay
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Governance and accountability
Hospice Southland is governed by a Board committed to transparency, good stewardship, and sustainable service delivery.
As a charitable organisation, we are accountable to our community and to the families who trust us with their care.
Annual reports, financial summaries, and strategic documents are available upon request.
Annual Reports
Below are Hospice Southland’s latest annual reports.
These contains information on all our people, services, activities and finances.
Our region
We provide services across Southland and
the Wakatipu Basin.
Our geographic reach reflects our commitment to ensuring specialist palliative care is accessible to people across urban, rural, and remote communities within our region.
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Cultural inclusion
Hospice Southland recognises that cultural and spiritual values are deeply important in times of illness and loss.
We are committed to working alongside patients and whānau to understand and respect their individual cultural, spiritual, and personal needs.
We acknowledge the diversity of the communities we serve and aim to provide care that is inclusive, respectful, and responsive.