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When it comes to palliative care, awareness and understanding are essential to achieving best practice and navigating a difficult and sensitive experience.
September 2, 2026
Member Spotlight: Meet Ellen, PCQ’s Newest Life Member
Fifty Years of Caring, Learning and Making a Difference This year marks a remarkable milestone for Ellen. Fifty years after first registering as a nurse following her training at Princess Alexandra Hospital, she has renewed her nursing registration for what will likely be the final time, bringing to a close…
September 1, 2026
The Story of Ascend Continues Through an Exclusive Print Release
At this year’s Ambulance Wish Queensland Gala, guests watched artist Josh Wright bring a remarkable piece of art to life. Created live during the evening, Ascend captured the spirit of Ambulance Wish Queensland and the moments that matter most to the people we serve. The original artwork was later raffled…
August 26, 2026
Reaching the finish line for our Western Queensland Tour!
Our facilitators, Karen Gower, Vice President of Palliative Care Queensland (PCQ), and Sheena Larter from Western Queensland Primary Health Network (WQPHN), began the final leg of the Western Queensland Tour by travelling from Mount Isa to Julia Creek to deliver one more Last Aid session. Bringing together a community nurse,…
July 20, 2026
Reaching the finish line for our Western Queensland Tour!
Our facilitators, Karen Gower, Vice President of Palliative Care Queensland (PCQ), and Sheena Larter from Western Queensland Primary Health Network (WQPHN), began the final leg of the Western Queensland Tour by travelling from Mount Isa to Julia Creek to deliver one more Last Aid session. Bringing together a community nurse,…
June 30, 2026
Mackay community embraces honest, compassionate conversations at the Good Life Good Death Expo
A day of learning, connection and courage brings end‑of‑life planning into the open. The Good Life, Good Death Expo in Mackay proved something powerful over the weekend: when a community is given a safe, welcoming space to talk about ageing, dying, death and grief, people show up. The event drew families, carers, health professionals and curious locals who…
June 29, 2026
Compassion in Action: Celebrating Dr Anthony Herbert’s Leadership in Palliative Care
When news arrived that Palliative Care Queensland President Dr Anthony Herbert had been named one of Queensland’s most influential health leaders, the recognition felt both momentous and deeply fitting. Ranked No. 30 on The Courier-Mail’s list of the 60 most powerful health figures in the state, Dr Herbert’s inclusion highlights…
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