Well-loved comedian, actor, public speaker, and author Jean Kittson AM will bring her razor-sharp wit and delightful charm to a fundraising lunch for local palliative care hospice, Katie Rose Cottage Hospice at Doonan.

Kittson, who is Patron of Palliative Care Nurses Australia, makes the perfect guest speaker at the lunch, having just released her latest best-selling book ‘We need to talk about mum and dad’, published by Pan Macmillan

She was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 2023.

Jean came to national attention on ABC TV’s, 'The Big Gig', followed by Let the Blood Run Free, Kittson Fahey, Good News Week, The Glasshouse, Flat Chat, The Einstein Factor, and many more.

She is also known for her comedy debates for the ABC, Channel 9 and Channel Ten, and is an experienced MC, keynote speaker, and panellist.

She is a regular panellist on ABC 702 radio drive program, Thank God It’s Friday and a weekly panellist on Today Extra, Nine Network.

She has conversed twice with Richard Fidler on Conversations, presented twice for Women of Letters and was invited to speak about menopause at the National Press Club.

She has been a regular columnist with New Weekly, Sunday Telegraph, the Sydney Morning Herald - Sydney Magazine, Inspire Magazine, the Readers Digest Health Smart Magazine and the on-line magazine, The Hoopla.

She is the author of three books, ‘Tongue Lashing’ and the best seller, ‘You’re still hot to me, the joys of menopause’.

The local hospice, which provides FREE quality palliative care for terminally ill patients, is one of our regions most respected not-for-profits.

Katie Rose Cottage Hospice have a dedicated team of medical professionals and volunteers, 24/7 who pride themselves on providing exceptional care all AT NO COST to the client.

Katie Rose Cottage Hospice believe that the end of life should be just as beautiful as the beginning. They provide a safe, welcoming space where guests and loved ones feel welcome and supported.

Hospice care allows carers and family the opportunity to relinquish the carer role, giving families the chance to share special moments together and our guest the opportunity to enjoy the highest quality of life for as long as they have.

All funds raised will to go towards covering the cost of providing compassionate, and high-quality Palliative Care to individuals living with life-limiting illness. The hospice is a patient-centred 24/7 facility that dedicated to providing holistic care in a tranquil home away from home, ensuring comfort and dignity for guests as they approach their end of life.

The hospice relies on fundraising and donations, as Queensland Health only provides around 20% of their annual 1.2 million clinical operational costs, leaving a huge shortfall.

Jean Kittson’s books will be available for purchase on the day, thanks to Annie’s Books of Peregian.

What: Lunch & Laughter with Jean Kittson

Where: Noosa Waterfront Restaurant & Bar, 142 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville.

Date: Tuesday 16th April 2024

Time: 12 noon – 3.30 pm

Guest Speaker: Jean Kittson, Australian comedian, author and public speaker

Cost: $175.00 per person – includes a welcome drink, 3 courses, share platters, sparkling, red and white Dal Zotto wines for the duration of the event.

This event is proudly sponsored by COASTAL NOOSA REAL ESTATE, DAL ZOTTO WINES, and NOOSA WATERFRONT.