Two hundred and seventy insects will welcome visitors to Warrnambool’s Base Hospital this week as the foyer is transformed into a walk-through butterfly enclosure to celebrate National Palliative Care Week.
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The project, designed by training Art Therapist Wendy Lever, displays the artistic talents of children from Koroit, Allansford and Cobden primary schools.
It also represents the three local government areas covered by the service.
The 270 figure represents the number of people currently being supported by SWH’s community palliative care team.
The 80 large blue butterflies represent current patients, the 80 orange are the carers, and 110 smaller butterflies represent the local families who have lost a loved one in the last year.
Community palliative care coordinator Andrea Janes said her team was committed to assisting local people and their families who were facing life-limiting illnesses.
“We cover an area of 400 kilometres, from the 12 Apostles all the way to Yambuk,” she said.
“And we are committed to helping all of these people live, die and grieve well.
“It’s not about death it’s about enjoying the life you have now.”