are-able Announces Exciting New Chapter for the Warrnibald

are-able is thrilled to announce that the esteemed Warrnibald has been gifted to the Warrnambool & District Community Hospice. This beloved community event has found a new home, and we are excited to witness its reimagining and continued growth within the community.

“As a grassroots organisation with a vision of serving the community, Hospice is ideally suited to encourage people to come together and celebrate, not only their talents, but also their stories,” said Eric Fairbank, Hospice Founder and Patron. “Such an event as the Warrnibald will generate an opportunity for us to learn more about each other, to understand each other, and ultimately to care about each other.”

Eric Fairbank, an artist who has entered the Warrnibald many times, shared his excitement about the event’s new chapter. “It has been amazing to be gifted the rights to the Warrnibald by are-able, and Hospice is exploring ideas for an amazing art-inspired event next May. This will coincide with the 10th anniversary of the organisation’s volunteer-powered Hospice in the Home service, Volunteer Week, and Palliative Care Week. Our intention is to continue and grow the Warrnibald in the same original, successful tradition that celebrates volunteers and their stories while introducing many exciting new elements.”

are-able, in collaboration with the Warrnambool Art Gallery, believes that the time is right to pass the Warrnibald baton to a new guardian. The Warrnibald, an initiative of are-able, was first offered in 2012 as a way to engage the Warrnambool arts community while fundraising for community programs.

“We at are-able are delighted to pass the torch to the Warrnambool & District Community Hospice,” said Tom Scarborough Chief Executive Officer at are-able. “The Warrnibald has always been about celebrating the incredible talent and stories within our community. We are confident that Hospice will not only uphold this tradition but also infuse new life into the event, enhancing its impact and reach.”

For more information about the upcoming Warrnibald event and Hospice’s plans, please contact (03) 5563 3220 or email info@wdchospice.org.au

About Warrnambool & District Community Hospice:

Warrnambool & District Community Hospice is committed to supporting the provision of end-of-life care at home.  Through its free community service, Hospice in the Home, along with its volunteer training program, and community engagement initiatives, Hospice aims to enhance quality of life and promote a caring and connected community.