What matters
The things that deeply impact the end of life will always guide us. Our priorities are developed for the sector, by the sector, each with their own objective and a united goal; to help people with life limiting illness to live everyday until their last.
Our priorities
Increase access to palliative care for Queenslanders under 65
Highlighting the necessity of palliative care for those under 65
Increase funding and support for palliative care services in the community and hospices
Increased funding for hospice and community palliative care services and for community awareness of palliative care is required.
Continue funding quality palliative care and dignified end of-life care for Queenslanders accessing aged care
The significance of providing dignified end-of-life care for the elderly, both within aged care facilities and in the community, is increasing every year
Grow initiatives that educate and engage the community to build compassionate communities.
It is vital to promote community-centered initiatives aimed at educating and engaging communities to foster compassionate environments.
Increase resources and funding directed toward grief and bereavement services and spiritual care
Improve availability of these services is particularly limited for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, in the broader community, and in rural, regional and remote areas.
Prioritise funding, education, training and recruitment for a more culturally diverse palliative care workforce
Encourage health professionals and workers to engage in the palliative care sector and to support their retention
Improve community pharmacy support and services
Advocacy is required for enhanced pharmacy support services, particularly community pharmacy; focus on stabilising medication availability and supply; and training for pharmacists to continue to support people in the community with palliative care medication needs
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