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We acknowledge and respect the Aboriginal peoples of South Australia as the first peoples and nations of South Australia.
We recognise them as the traditional owners and occupants of land and waters in South Australia and that their spiritual, social, cultural and economic practices come from their traditional lands and waters.
We recognise that they maintain their cultural and heritage beliefs, languages and laws, which are of ongoing importance.
Pure Land Home Hospice supports people and their families with life-limiting conditions, and at the end of life.
They can assist you, free of charge, in living out your life in the way you wish and remaining at home in comfort, knowing you will have 24/7 support available at the end of the phone.
Whether it’s a private residence, a nursing facility, or under a bridge, we’re here to provide support, recognising that “home” can mean different things to different people.
The care we offer is tailored to each client’s needs:
• Generalist palliative nursing
• Companionship
• Spiritual Support
• Bereavement support
A community based organisation that provides professional and compassionate in-home palliative care in Adelaide.
Welcome to Pure Land Home Hospice, a unique South Australian service underpinned with Buddhist values, offering care in the comfort of your home. Our name, Pure Land of Amitabha Buddha Hospice, was graciously given to us by our Spiritual leader, Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche, during our visit to Nepal in 2019. Though Rinpoche passed away on April 13, 2023, his legacy continues through Pure Land Home Hospice and his many global centres.
Our dedicated volunteers are trained in Buddhist teachings of loving-kindness and compassion, providing unwavering support to individuals with life-limiting illnesses, their families, and caregivers. We offer holistic home care—including nursing, companionship, and spiritual support—regardless of religious beliefs. Currently, our pilot service is available within a small geographical area as we refine our systems. As we grow and funding increases, we aim to expand our reach across all metropolitan and regional areas of South Australia.
Pure Land Home Hospice provides comprehensive services from the moment of diagnosis, giving individuals the chance to plan and prepare for their death at home, surrounded by loved ones. This can lead to greater acceptance and reduce the fear of dying. While unique to South Australia, our sister hospices in Queensland, Cittamani, and Karuna, have offered similar support for decades.
Pure Land of Amitabha Buddha Hospice is part of FPMT (Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition), a respected global organisation with hospice services worldwide. Guided by Lama Zopa Rinpoche and under the patronage of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, we are committed to providing compassionate, holistic palliative support, grounded in the wisdom of Buddhism, to support individuals and their loved ones.
Founded in 2017 by Jan McGregor and India Wallace, Pure Land Home Hospice is a Buddhist service dedicated to supporting individuals with a life-limiting illness and their families in the comfort of their own homes—whether that’s a house, nursing facility, under a bridge, or in a park. Inspired by their sister hospices in Queensland, Karuna and Cittamani, Jan and India were deeply moved by the transformative power of holistic end-of-life care.
In 2019, during a visit to Nepal, their vision was blessed by Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche, who named the service “Pure Land of Amitabha Buddha Hospice.” Although Rinpoche passed away on April 13, 2023, his legacy continues through our hospice and global centers. In August 2022, ten generous supporters became ‘Foundation Friends,’ providing the initial funding to launch the charity. Guided by a compassionate board and supported by many friends and volunteers, Pure Land Home Hospice operates with two key teams—the Volunteer Coordinating Team and the Volunteer Training Team—during its Adelaide pilot phase, which has received highly encouraging feedback.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our volunteers, pilot participants, and partners, including Gen Thubten Dondrub from Buddha House for spiritual guidance and Venerable Tenzin Chodron for developing our volunteer training programs. As Co-Director and Clinical Executive Officer, Jan McGregor, alongside Gabe Edwards, our registered nurse, ensures the highest standards of care. India Wallace, Co-Director and Spiritual Executive Officer, nurtures the spiritual well-being of our community.
Pure Land Home Hospice is a proud member of the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT), a respected global organisation with hospice services worldwide. Guided by Lama Zopa Rinpoche and under the patronage of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, we are committed to providing compassionate, holistic palliative care grounded in Buddhist wisdom. As we refine our systems and expand our funding, our goal is to extend our services across all metropolitan and regional areas of South Australia, offering peace and solace to individuals and their families.
Their path, their journey, always.
Our mission is to uplift and empower individuals, nurturing and encouraging them to live the remainder of their lives in their own homes with loved ones for as long as possible.
Guided by the principles of compassion and empathy, we extend nursing care, offer companionship, and help cultivate spiritual care when desired.
Dedicated to inclusivity, our service is offered free of charge, aimed at broadening the spectrum of choice and accessibility for end-of-life care.
With deep respect for personal autonomy, our care is tailored to honour individual preferences.
The heart of our service offers professionalism, patience, and compassion, demonstrated with excellence and kindness from our dedicated staff and volunteers.
Our pilot phase has been facilitated by generous contributions.
Your donation has a significant impact, and will be instrumental in providing comfort, dignity, and support for individuals and their families during this sensitive time.
Your thoughtful contributions empower us to provide essential resources, education, and support to those nearing the end of their lives, extending to their families and caregivers and assisting them in navigating the unique aspects of home-based care.
Your support enables us to offer a wide range of services from our nurses and volunteer companions, including pain management, symptom control, emotional support, and spiritual care.
Together, we craft a holistic care plan that addresses each individual, providing comfort, dignity, and meaning throughout their journey.
By contributing to Pure Land Home Hospice, you are significantly impacting the lives of individuals and families who are confronting end-of-life challenges.
All donations to Pure Land Home Hospice are fully tax-deductible.
We are profoundly thankful for your generosity. Together, we can transform lives.
Thank you for joining us in our mission to honour and support those at life’s end, a journey we will all embark on someday.
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Position on Voluntary Assisted Dying
Pure Land Home Hospice acknowledges the broad range of opinions on this issue within the Australian community, reflecting our diversity of cultures and belief systems.
We recognise that some people may elect to request voluntary assisted dying at the end of life.
At Pure Land Home Hospice, we focus on supporting people who are dying and their families to achieve their goals and wishes as best we can, and we will continue to provide our service regardless of the choices people make regarding voluntary assisted dying.
However, Pure Land Home Hospice staff will not be actively involved or facilitate voluntary assisted dying, nor will they be present during the administration of medication that is intended to end a life.
The reasons for this are as follows:
In our practice, we do not intend to either hasten or postpone death.
The main goals of our care are symptom relief, minimising suffering, respecting choices, and improving the dying person’s quality of life.
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