Palliative Care Queensland Inc.

Palliative Care Queensland Inc. Palliative Care Queensland is the peak advocacy body for Palliative Care and end of life in Queensland.

Palliative Care Queensland is an independent not-for-profit peak body representing palliative care providers, consumers and their families and those with an interest in palliative care in Queensland. Established in 1988, PCQ has over 350 individual and organisational members, the majority of whom are specialist palliative care doctors, nurses and allied health professionals. Palliative Care Queens

land is a member organisation of Palliative Care Australia, and as such, aspires to meet Palliative Care Australia's national aims at a state level.

What if talking about end-of-life felt a little easier? đź’›Whether you're supporting a loved one, planning ahead for the f...
12/06/2026

What if talking about end-of-life felt a little easier? đź’›

Whether you're supporting a loved one, planning ahead for the future, or simply looking for reliable information, the Good Life, Good Death Expo is creating a space where conversations about planning ahead, grief and care can happen openly, honestly and without fear.

Join us for a FREE community event in Mackay on 27 June where you can connect with local health professionals, ask questions, gather practical resources and learn more about the services available in your community.

✨ Meet exhibitors, including:

Health & Palliative Care
• Mackay Hospital and Health Service
• PallConsult
• BlueCare
• Mater Private Hospital Mackay
• Concierge Nursing Services
• Palliative Aged Care Outcomes Program (PACOP)

Planning Ahead & Legal Support
• Statewide Office of Advance Care Planning
• NS Lawyers
• Voluntary Assisted Dying Queensland (QVAD)

Carer, Dementia & Community Support
• Carer Gateway – Wellways Mackay
• Dementia Together (CatholicCare)
• Trudy Crowley Foundation

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
• Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service (ATSICHS)
Gain practical insights, ask questions, and connect with experts on topics including palliative care, planning ahead, grief and support.

Funeral Services & Celebrancy
• Newhaven Funerals North Queensland
• Mackay Funerals
• Toni the Celebrant and Author

Community Connection
• Turtle Street Woodcraft
• 1000 Hearts

Let’s make conversations about end-of-life as normal as talking about a birthday.

Register for FREE: https://events.humanitix.com/good-life-good-death-expo-2026-mackay
đź“Ť Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre

🖤💛❤️ A place to yarn, share stories and connect. Join us at the Good Life, Good Death Expo in Mackay on 27 June for a cu...
10/06/2026

🖤💛❤️ A place to yarn, share stories and connect.

Join us at the Good Life, Good Death Expo in Mackay on 27 June for a culturally safe Yarning Circle led by a local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander facilitator.

This welcoming space offers an opportunity to come together as a community, share stories, and connect around end-of-life experiences.

Register for FREE: https://events.humanitix.com/good-life-good-death-expo-2026-mackay

đź“Ť Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre

FREE community event in Mackay 🧡Thinking about wills and estate planning can feel overwhelming, but getting the right in...
04/06/2026

FREE community event in Mackay 🧡

Thinking about wills and estate planning can feel overwhelming, but getting the right information can make all the difference.

The Good Life, Good Death Expo brings together trusted local and statewide services, experts, and support organisations in one place making it easier to get answers, explore your options and take the next step with confidence.

Saturday 27 June 2026
Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre

✨ Meet exhibitors offering guidance on topics such as:
• Wills and estate planning
• Advance care planning
• Funeral planning and end-of-life services
• Grief, bereavement and support services

Sometimes one conversation can make all the difference🧡

Register for FREE: https://events.humanitix.com/good-life-good-death-expo-2026-mackay
đź“Ť Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre

Tonight, Palliative Care Queensland CEO Louise O'Neill and Ange Costes from Ange Costes Photography are honoured to atte...
01/06/2026

Tonight, Palliative Care Queensland CEO Louise O'Neill and Ange Costes from Ange Costes Photography are honoured to attend the Queensland Philanthropy Week Launch at Parliament House.

Ange's photograph, "Brian's Wish was to watch his beloved Sherwood Magpies play at their home ground", has been selected as a finalist in the 2026 Queensland Community Photo Challenge.

The image captures so much of what philanthropy, compassion and community are about - connection, compassion and generosity that make Ambulance Wish Queensland possible.
Now in its 16th year, Queensland Gives Queensland Philanthropy Week is the largest celebration of kindness, giving and philanthropy in the country. Over 10 days, 24 events and more than 3,350 people will come together to celebrate the impact that generosity has on communities across Queensland.

Congratulations to Ange and all of the finalists whose photographs tell powerful stories of connection, compassion and the difference people make in each other's lives.

"Know a healthcare professional in Mackay? We'd love your help spreading the word."The Health Professionals Stream at th...
01/06/2026

"Know a healthcare professional in Mackay? We'd love your help spreading the word."

The Health Professionals Stream at the Good Life, Good Death Expo, is bringing together local experts and clinicians for a day of practical learning, collaboration and connection.

Hear from PallConsult, BlueCare & Mackay Hospital and Health Service on topics including: Advance Care Planning, Symptom Management, Regional Palliative Care Challenges, and Recognising Deterioration.

Whether you're a nurse, GP, allied health professional, aged care worker, pharmacist, student or health leader, or know someone who is, this is an opportunity to gain practical insights and connect with others working to support people at the end of life.

đź“Ť MECC, Mackay
đź“… Saturday 27 June 2026
⏰ 10:00am–3:00pm

🎟️ FREE, register here: https://events.humanitix.com/good-life-good-death-expo-2026-mackay-health-professionals

Please share this post with your healthcare networks and help us spread the word across Mackay and North Queensland.
Thank you for the support of NQPHN

What’s on at the Good Life, Good Death Expo in Mackay this June?Join us at the free community expo for a welcoming day o...
31/05/2026

What’s on at the Good Life, Good Death Expo in Mackay this June?

Join us at the free community expo for a welcoming day of conversations, information and support about dying, death, grief and loss.

Whether you're a community member, carer, family member, service provider or health professional, there will be something for everyone, including:

• Guest speakers
• Local and Statewide Exhibitors
• Health professional education streams
• Grief workshop: Help Shape the Future of Grief Support for Older Australians, a free co-design workshop for people aged 60+ to share their experiences and ideas.
• Yarning Circle Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

đź“Ť Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre (MECC)
đź“… Saturday 27 June 2026
⏰ 10:00am–3:00pm
🎟️ Free event – register now to attend: https://ow.ly/5ZrH50Z5r1V

Come along, ask questions, connect with services and take away practical tools for yourself, your family or the people you support.

Advance care planning is about so much more than forms and paperwork.It’s about listening, understanding what matters mo...
29/05/2026

Advance care planning is about so much more than forms and paperwork.

It’s about listening, understanding what matters most to people, and creating space for conversations that honour values, culture, family, and community.

Join us for our upcoming education webinar as we explore advanced care planning through the lens of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, including the role of culture in care decisions, why communication and consent matter, and how services and communities can support conversations around death, dying, and grieving.

This webinar invites health professionals, community members, carers, and anyone interested in providing more culturally responsive and compassionate care.

Use the link to register 👉 https://ow.ly/GFlf50Z4YWk

📅 SAVE THE DATE | Good Life, Good Death Expo – MackayWe plan births, birthdays and even retirement… so why shouldn’t we ...
28/05/2026

📅 SAVE THE DATE | Good Life, Good Death Expo – Mackay

We plan births, birthdays and even retirement… so why shouldn’t we plan for the final chapter of life too?

On Saturday 27 June, the Mackay community is invited to come together for the FREE Good Life Good Death Expo — a welcoming community event designed to make conversations around , dying, death, grief and planning ahead feel more normal, informed and empowering.

Whether you’re caring for a loved one, supporting ageing parents, working in healthcare, or simply wanting to feel more prepared for the future, this Expo is for you. 🧡

Throughout the day, you’ll have the opportunity to:
🧡 Hear from local specialists and community organisations
🧡 Learn about advance care planning, wills and estate planning, funeral planning and more
🧡 Explore conversations around grief, loss and family communication
🧡 Connect with local services and supports
🧡 Gain practical tools to help you and your family feel more informed and empowered

These conversations matter to every family, every community and every stage of life. Let’s make talking about planning ahead just as normal as talking about a birthday, a wedding or retirement.

đź“Ť Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre
đź“… Saturday 27 June
🎟 FREE Community Event

Save the date, bring someone you care about, and join the conversation.

Register for FREE: https://ow.ly/kgNF50Z4ZcN

Today marks the beginning of National Reconciliation Week, a time to reflect on our shared history and what it means to ...
26/05/2026

Today marks the beginning of National Reconciliation Week, a time to reflect on our shared history and what it means to be All In for Reconciliation. At Palliative Care Queensland, reconciliation means taking meaningful action to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples can access palliative care that is culturally safe, community-led, and grounded in connection to family, community and Country.

Too many First Nations peoples continue to face barriers to accessing palliative and end-of-life care that honours their cultural values, identity and wishes. Addressing these inequities requires partnership, listening and a commitment to doing things differently.

That is why one of our key priorities in our budget submission is to develop and embed culturally safe, community-led First Nations palliative care resources, in partnership with multicultural communities, peak bodies and representative organisations.

Together, we can help build a palliative care system that better reflects the diverse voices and lived experiences of Queensland communities.

Find out more about this priority: https://ow.ly/pbc050Z43fQ =15

National Reconciliation Week Resources, Events and Information: https://ow.ly/QjNh50Z43fP

National Sorry Day is a time to acknowledge and reflect on the profound grief, loss and intergenerational trauma experie...
26/05/2026

National Sorry Day is a time to acknowledge and reflect on the profound grief, loss and intergenerational trauma experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, particularly members of the Stolen Generations.

At Palliative Care Queensland, we understand the importance of recognising and honouring people’s life stories, experiences and connections, including the trauma that can shape how individuals, families and communities engage with healthcare and support at the end of life.

On National Sorry Day, we recognise the role the palliative care sector must play in reconciliation by embedding compassion, cultural safety and community-led approaches into the care we provide.

As we reflect, we recommit to advocating for palliative care that honours identity, connection to Country, and the right for every person to receive care that is safe, respectful and culturally responsive.

Learn how culturally safe palliative care can support stronger outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples: https://palliativecareqld.org.au/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-peoples-resources/

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