Palliative Care ACT

Forget flowers and chocolates this Valentines Day! Sweetheart Day (Feb 14) is a celebration of love while raising awareness and vital funds for kids and families impacted by congenital and childhood onset heart disease. Donate to HeartKids now ➡️ ow.ly/XV3P50QAtuj

Thank you for trusting Leo's Place to be part of your story. We're committed to making a difference, one hour at a time. Together, we can navigate this path with strength, love, and compassion. Visit Leo's place website for more info: leosplace.org.au 4/4

With overnight and day respite options, we offer a much-needed break for carers, while ensuring comfort and care for your loved ones. Our dedicated team is here to provide support, advice, and self-care activities for carers as well. 3/4

50,000+ hours of care and counting! Leo's Place, your compassionate home away from home, has been honoured to provide over 50,000 hours of care since opening in January 2021. 1/4

The clock is ticking on your early bird discount to the 2023 Oceanic Palliative Care Conference, but first some big news! We are thrilled to announce Professor Brendan Murphy AC as a keynote speaker at the #23OPCC. Be there to hear him speak 👉 oceanicpallcare.com/announcements/…

😱23OPCC early bird registrations have been extended! You now have until 11:59 pm on Friday, 9 June 2023 to secure your cheapest rego option. Don't forget tax time is just around the corner! Secure your spot now and save ➡️ ow.ly/YxKx50OAu0S

Our nursing staff and students have tackled a difficult subject with compassion and creativity, developing the Children’s Palliative Care Toolkit with @PallCareACT 🙌 For more information visit on the toolkit visit: bit.ly/3ozUJEL #UniCBR

CHN attended the Palliative Care Toolkit for Children launch at Canberra Museum and Gallery. This toolkit is a comprehensive resource that provides insights, knowledge, and practical tools for those caring for a child with a life-limiting illness. pallcareact.org.au/toolkits/child…

More 🧡 lapel pins have been spotted in Parliament House as MPs show their support for the doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals who deliver quality of life and the people in their care. Advice, tools, & support with #MattersOfLifeAndDeath ➡️ ow.ly/uINv50Ov23q

Open conversations about death and dying can encourage people to access Palliative care and reduce the taboo associated with it. Share your story with us using the hashtag #MattersOfLifeAndDeath

The Government’s commitment the the Nurse Practitioner Workforce Plan is welcome news, the next step is making sure that nurse practitioners and others delivering primary health care, receive palliative care training. More ➡️ ow.ly/FP5k50OsVNX #MattersOfLifeAndDeath 🧡

We appreciate them for the work they do. #mattersoflifeanddeath

General Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals, volunteers and carers, as well as specialist palliative care services play a critical role in delivering quality care to people of all ages living with life-limiting illness.

National Palliative Care Week is just days away! Showing your support for the people who deliver quality of life is as easy as sharing your story on social media using #MattersOfLifeAndDeath. Get involved, find out more ➡️ ow.ly/WFL850OqKlu

Follow the link to express your interest to volunteer with us: pallcareact.org.au/become-a-volun… #TheChangeMakers #NVW2023 #palliativecareact

Volunteering is more than giving your time; it's about making a real impact in your community. This National Volunteer Week, join our team of Change Makers and make a difference in the lives of those we care for.

So let's take a moment to acknowledge and appreciate the selflessness of our volunteers who are driving change and making volunteering inclusive for all members of the Australian community. Thank you for all that you do! #NVW2023 #VolunteerAppreciation #PalliativeCareACT 3/3

As we honour our volunteers this week, we want to express our sincere gratitude for their tireless efforts and dedication. 2/3

National Volunteer Week 2023 is finally here, and we couldn't be more excited to celebrate the theme of "The Change Makers." Our volunteers are truly the backbone of our communities, providing vital support and making a real difference in the lives of others. 1/3