Calvary's Life Stories Program offers palliative care patients an opportunity to share their life story or record special reflections, times or events. It is about sharing words and affirming the value of each person’s life.

Trained volunteers visit palliative patients in Mary Potter Hospice, the Palliative in the Home Service and throughout Calvary. Over six confidential recording sessions, the story recorder captures the spoken word and then works with the patient to edit the story. Upon completion, patients receive two bound copies of their story, with photos if desired.  This special book becomes a treasured memento for the patient's family.

"I'd like to thank God for you because you have taken time out of your day for me … it is a marvellous thing. You put in the effort and without you I couldn't have told this story. So it has become a blessing … for you, for me and for many others along the way."

For more information, please contact the Life Stories Program Coordinator, Lynn Newman, on 08 8239 9556, 0439 222 731 or by email lifestories@calvarycare.org.au.