Hi, my name is Beth Aldrich and I have been at Bloomhill for almost six years, the last four as Office Manager.  I hadn't been living on the Coast for long when I decided to do some volunteer work.  I rang Volunteering Queensland who told me about Bloomhill  and the work they do.  This struck a cord with me as I have lost several family members to cancer so I arranged a meeting with the Volunteer Coordinator.  I started as a volunteer in the office two days a week.  As Bloomhill grew and the office became busier I was employed part-time to assist the office manager.  After twelve months the office manager left to travel Australia and I was promoted to my current position.

 Working at Bloomhill is like no other job I have ever experienced.  We have the honour of joining our clients on their journey with cancer and the  challenges they face, many with positive outcomes.  The reception is always buzzing with clients popping in for therapies, support groups or just a cuppa on the deck and it is really nice to meet and great them as they arrive and make them feel part of the Bloomhill family. 

I knew from the very first day I arrived at Bloomhill that I wanted to stay.  I commenced by volunteering one day a week in Administration, a vacancy came available I applied for the position and was overjoyed to secure a place in this peaceful haven. 

Working in an environment with people, who genuinely care and help each other.

My position is full time, covering a multitude of diverse administration duties; including meeting and greeting clients, communicating with sponsors, fundraising events, raising funds that are needed to carry on the wonderful work here at Bloomhill. We endeavour to create a relaxed and caring, Special Place.   

Bloomhill is staffed by a professional  friendly  team, caring for people diagnosed with cancer, their families, carers and friends.  

My name is Anne (pronounced Ana) and I am the Manager of Care at Bloomhill.  This means I coordinate the care that we provide for our clients.  I am a registered Nurse and have extensive experience from cancer nursing - both in Norway and Australia.

Together with the other RN’s; Kamura, Janine, Diane and Rhonda I do the initial assessments with our clients when they first come to Bloomhill.  We chat about their situation, looking at in what way we can support them and make a plan.  We will refer the right therapies/services that are needed and continue to coordinate their care.

 I also facilitate the support group meetings, with assistance from a registered Nurse or our Counsellor.

 I have worked at Bloomhill for 3 years and thoroughly enjoy it.  I love being part of a highly professional team, together we are able to make a big difference in people’s life when going through their cancer journey. 

 Hi my name is Sharon and I am one of the Remedial Massage Therapist’s you will meet at Bloomhill.   I have been massaging here for almost 3 years every Wednesday, my qualifications include a Diploma in Remedial Massage therapies, Swedish Relaxation, Deep Tissue, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Manual Lymphatic Drainage – Vodder technique, Massage for Lymphedema and a Blue Card to work with children.

 Should you choose to come to Bloomhill you will immediately feel at home – it’s a very special place you can be sure to get the care and support you need, not only for yourself but also for your loved ones.  I look forward to meeting you.

 Alexsandra Bert is the Volunteer Coordinator at Bloomhill Cancer Help, who has extensive experience in hospital and community environments.  Her initial contact with Bloomhill Cancer Help Centre commenced over two years ago through her connection with Blue Care. Alexsandra works 4 days and manages the coordination, recruiting, training and supervision of volunteers who support the clients, family and friends of Bloomhill Cancer Help.

 With an extensive background in social work, Alexsandra has worked with volunteers for a number of years in her professional career; both in Australia and overseas.  She maintains volunteering is an extremely rewarding and enriching experience and people involved gain many benefits for their efforts.

 Volunteering is a gratifying, life changing and inspiring experience; if you’d like to know more about the opportunities available, please phone Alexsandra at Bloomhill Cancer Help, as she would love to hear from anyone with an interest in volunteering.