Hospice South helps make the journey easier
Calm, compassionate support so people and families feel guided, supported, and not alone.
What you can expect from us
- Support where you need it - at home, in the community, or in our inpatient unit.
- Care for families and whānau, not just patients.
- Free, accessible services for people with life-limiting illness.
- Working alongside GPs, hospitals, and other health professionals.
What hospice care is
- Hospice care focuses on helping people live as well as possible for as long as possible.
- We support people with life-limiting illness, and the families and whānau who care for them.
- Our care is flexible, personal, and responsive - provided wherever people feel most comfortable.
What hospice care isn’t
- Hospice care isn’t only for cancer.
- It isn’t only for the very end of life.
- It doesn’t mean treatment stops.
- And it doesn’t only happen in our hospice building.
People often come to Hospice South with questions - and that’s okay.
- Who is eligible for hospice care?
- Is hospice a one-way door?
- Do I have to come into the hospice building?
- Will treatment stop if hospice is involved?
- How long will I be supported for?
- Does hospice care cost anything?
- Who supports my family and whānau?
Support at home
Care and support in your own home or community. Our community nursing team works alongside your GP and other health professionals to help manage symptoms, provide guidance, and support both patients and families.
Inpatient care
Specialist care in our six-bed hospice inpatient unit when additional support or symptom management is needed.
Support for families & whānau
Emotional, practical, and bereavement support for families and whānau, including counselling, guidance for carers, and ongoing bereavement support.
Community-Powered Care
Hospice South exists because our community supports it.
Donors, Volunteer Talent, and hospice shops all play a vital role in ensuring care remains free, accessible, and responsive to the needs of people across Southland and the Wakatipu Basin.
Hospice South receives less than half of its funding from government sources, with the remainder raised through the generosity of our community.
For Health Professionals
Clear, practical information for health professionals supporting people with life-limiting illness.
Learn how Hospice South works alongside other services, who is eligible, and how to refer.
Our Hospice Shops
Our hospice shops are more than places to donate or shop – they are a vital part of how Hospice South funds free care for patients and families.
Every quality item donated and every purchase made helps support compassionate care for patients and families across our region.
Not sure where to start?
We’re here to help guide you, answer your questions,
and support you through what comes next.