Palliative Care Queensland Acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and seas on which we live and work; and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to all Elders past and present.
A fantastic day of education, conversation and awards. Alongside incredible sector insights from staff on the ground, each one of the Palliative Care Queensland Summit attendees have assisted us in shaping the palliative care priorities for 2025.
Every bit of insight and information gathered will be used to finalise the 2025 priorities report, which will guide our advocacy work and budget submission over the next year.
On behalf of the Palliative Care Queensland Board, we would like to extend a special thank you to our wonderful speakers and panellists who gave their time to share their knowledge and insights with our palliative care community:
Please feel free to click the links below to download our speakers presentations and click here to view the program.
Songwoman Baringa Barambah Meeanjinu for a beautiful and uplifting welcome to country
A/Prof Anthony Herbert (President – Palliative Care Queensland / Director Paediatric Palliative Care Service – Children’s Health Queensland) Opening of Event
Louise O’Neill (Chief Executive Officer – Palliative Care Queensland) – Scene Setting
The Palliative Care Queensland Awards recognises the dedication and efforts of individuals and organisations committed to delivering compassionate palliative care. These awards not only acknowledge the achievements of our finalists and winners, but also highlight the vital role they play in improving the quality of life for those in need of palliative care.
“Different Stages”
By Quandamooka woman, Casey Coolwell-Fisher
“Different Stages”, a powerful visual story unique to Palliative Care Queensland, represents the stories of our lives being retold through families and communities sitting around yarning.
The footprints we leave behind are represented in the dots, while the stories of our lives being retold is depicted through the community sitting around the yarning circle. Both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders motifs and colours are used.
We are proud to display the artwork in our office spaces and resources, as well as incorporated into our Reconciliation Action Plan.