About
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The Sanctuary provides care and support for individuals and their families experiencing life-challenging illness or bereavement.
Everyone is challenged at some point in their lives, facing their own health issues or dealing with the illness or loss of a loved one. When such traumatic upheaval occurs, The Sanctuary provides a safe and reassuring space where people are helped to better understand and grow through their experience. There is no absolute right way to deal with illness or loss but help to deal with the initial shock, fear and uncertainty can enable people to more effectively and mindfully navigate the changes they face. |
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History
The Sanctuary was established in 1995 by the family and friends of Lou Vickers-Willis to provide vital support services for individuals and families. During the final months of her life Lou and her family had to travel beyond their community to receive and benefit from the critically important services now provided by The Sanctuary.
Celebrating its 20th year of service, The Sanctuary has helped over 5,000 families in the Greater Geelong community. The Sanctuary was co-founded by Tara McKinty and Scott Crisp.
The Sanctuary is a partnership between the volunteer Management Committee and the Counsellors and is a registered charity with Tax Exempt status. The Sanctuary is a non-profit organization that relies upon the contribution of many to provide its vital support services.
Celebrating its 20th year of service, The Sanctuary has helped over 5,000 families in the Greater Geelong community. The Sanctuary was co-founded by Tara McKinty and Scott Crisp.
The Sanctuary is a partnership between the volunteer Management Committee and the Counsellors and is a registered charity with Tax Exempt status. The Sanctuary is a non-profit organization that relies upon the contribution of many to provide its vital support services.
Philosophy
Our underlying philosophy is that although we cannot always choose the challenges we may face we can, with positive help, choose the way we respond.
Client Feedback
"A diagnosis of cancer is life-changing in so many ways and not always understood by the people around us. It is a time of great emotional upheaval. To have a safe place to come and discuss our fears and worries is wonderful."
“I am better equipped to be the person I want to be, for myself, my family and my community. I feel connected after every visit. The benefits are immeasurable on a physical, emotional and psychological level. From this feeling of connectedness I can better help myself and everyone around me as we dealt with Mum’s death and the life that goes on after that.”
"It's given me perspective, strategies and a feeling of being understood. The loss I have had to go through has impacted every part of my life. I feel understood and I also feel stronger to continue on with my days."
“Being able to attend the weekly Meditation Group has helped to bring peace within when grief threatens to overwhelm.”
“The Sanctuary has given me somewhere to come and be heard and understand what I am feeling.”
"With the loss of both parents in a short span of time, it has been an overwhelming emotional time with coping at home and personally. The Sanctuary has provided me with the tools of comfort to slowly move forward."
“Being diagnosed with this illness has been a profound change in mine and my family’s lives. Talking to someone about strategies to cope is really important to my well being.”
"It was good to talk of life situations and recent serious illness which have led me to the symptoms I now have. It was good also to talk frankly and openly and to receive such insightful comments and understanding assessment."
“I am better equipped to be the person I want to be, for myself, my family and my community. I feel connected after every visit. The benefits are immeasurable on a physical, emotional and psychological level. From this feeling of connectedness I can better help myself and everyone around me as we dealt with Mum’s death and the life that goes on after that.”
"It's given me perspective, strategies and a feeling of being understood. The loss I have had to go through has impacted every part of my life. I feel understood and I also feel stronger to continue on with my days."
“Being able to attend the weekly Meditation Group has helped to bring peace within when grief threatens to overwhelm.”
“The Sanctuary has given me somewhere to come and be heard and understand what I am feeling.”
"With the loss of both parents in a short span of time, it has been an overwhelming emotional time with coping at home and personally. The Sanctuary has provided me with the tools of comfort to slowly move forward."
“Being diagnosed with this illness has been a profound change in mine and my family’s lives. Talking to someone about strategies to cope is really important to my well being.”
"It was good to talk of life situations and recent serious illness which have led me to the symptoms I now have. It was good also to talk frankly and openly and to receive such insightful comments and understanding assessment."
