We all deserve
No matter who you are, where you come from, or how long you’ve got left on this Earth – you deserve the right to feel seen, heard and advocated for.
Advocating for the individual
People affected by a life limiting illness have unique advocacy needs, often because they have limited time to get the necessary assistance.
PCQ has helped a number of families across Queensland by providing individual advocacy support, giving them access to:
- Specialist palliative care services
- Equipment
- Funding
- Community support
- Viewing and providing feedback
If the care isn’t there
It’s always important that you feel heard – no matter what. If you need help, want to give feedback or make a complaint, we’re here to help.
Initiatives that are making a difference
Driven by our mission to give those with life-limiting illnesses a full life until the end, we’ve taken meaningful action to improve and grow the palliative care sector in Queensland. Some initiatives we’re most proud are:
Recruiting specialists
The recruitment of two palliative care medical specialists for the Cairns region.
Funding increase
Increases in exceptional funding to non-government palliative care providers.
Protecting palliative care beds
Postponed closure of 10 specialist palliative care beds at Canossa Private Hospital.
Statewide Strategy
Queensland Health’s creation of a draft Statewide Strategy for Palliative Care.
DOHA’s EPHAC software program
Postponed transition of DOHA’s EPHAC software program (used by small private palliative care hospitals).
Advocacy networks
Created a number of key advocacy networks to achieve our strategic objectives.
