Palliative Care ACT

02/06/2026

TOMORROW AFTERNOON

Sharing on behalf of Palliative Care Nurses Australia

In the Top End, care does not begin with a checklist. It begins with relationships.

Kirstan Dowling, Kellum Steele and Patricia Spicer from Danila Dilba in Darwin will share their wisdom supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and what culturally safe care looks like in practice.

Through this conversation, they will explore what really matters when caring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, how to approach those first interactions with respect, and how to build trust, even in busy clinical settings, along with practical guidance to support more confident and respectful care.

This is a thoughtful and practical session, with insights for your day-to-day practice.

This is not about having all the answers, but about listening, showing up with respect, and being open to learning.

Date: 3 June 2026
Time: 4:00–5:00pm AEST (Sydney time)
Register FREE:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/EgmJSmsmTcCMcCAjDbAnPw #/registration

02/06/2026

Who doesn't love a little reminder that you're making a difference?

These are just a handful of comments we've received over the first couple of weeks of our EOFY appeal for Leo's Place.

From people across our community, we hear things like this every day and we agree:

🏡Leo's Place IS "A truly wonderful service." - thanks Louise!
🏡Leo's Place IS "such a help" and "It really {is} a home away from home" - you're welcome and thank you too Tracey!
🏡Leo's Place IS "an outstanding example of how organisations should care for their people" and DOES "create a safe, comforting space for recovery and rest" - you know it Shirsty!

You can make a difference right now by pledging a night at Leo's place and helping us to fill our calendar with care and support for people with a life-limiting illness, their carers and families.

Donate now: https://pallcareact.supporterhub.net.au/donations/eofy-2026

01/06/2026

On behalf of those in our community impacted by dementia, we'd like to share this upcoming event from Alchemy Chorus.

Alchemy Chorus is a Canberra-based inclusive choir for people living with dementia and their partners, families, friends, and supporters. Through music, connection, and community, the choir creates opportunities for people to come together, build friendships, and enjoy the many benefits of singing.

🎶 A Decade of Delight – 10 Year Anniversary Concert
📅 Saturday 20 June
🕝 2:30pm
📍 Weston Creek Uniting Church, 16 Parkinson Street, Weston

The concert will celebrate 10 years of community, support, and fun with a collection of favourite songs and new additions.

Donations will be gratefully accepted at the door, with proceeds supporting the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre at the University of Tasmania.

For more information, visit: www.alchemychorus.com

01/06/2026

Watch this trailer and then tell me you have better things to do on a winter night in Canberra?

Be our hero and join us for an opening night screening of Supergirl at Palace Electric on the 25th June.

For a bonus, why not find your inner origin story and come dressed as a superhero (or villain) for your chance to win a best dressed prize!

https://youtu.be/YqdAEdkHrwo?si=rduRiaKnZvc4_R4Y

Book now before the tickets fly away:
https://pallcareact.supporterhub.net.au/events/movienight2026-supergirl

Look out. lands in theaters June 26.“Supergirl,” DC Studios’ newest feature film to hit the big screen, will be in theaters worldwide this summer ...

01/06/2026

Thanks to a generous bequest from the Ingram Family, we were able to design an innovative training program introducing support workers in the Aged Care Sector to Palliative Care. The training covers key areas including palliative care principles, recognising signs of end of life, symptom management, communication skills, and self-care for staff. We recently piloted delivery of the program to 22 staff at The Butler Canberra, where the feedback included "Ongoing training like this helps ensure our team continue to provide compassionate, respectful and confident support to our participants and families when it matters most. 💙
A big thank you to Professor Sarah Maslen from Palliative Care ACT for leading such a valuable session"
The training runs for under four hours and is delivered FREE of charge thanks to the Ingram Family Bequest.
If you would like to organise training for staff at your facility, please email [email protected] or reach out through this page.

01/06/2026

What does respite look like?

Research into Leo’s Place recently found that carers described the service as a “lifeline”.

For some, respite meant:
• finally getting a full night’s sleep
• seeing friends for the first time in months
• attending their own medical appointments
• taking a break without worrying about their loved one

The research also found that the home-like, non-clinical environment helped carers feel comfortable using respite services and made it easier to accept support.

At Leo’s Place, it’s often the little things that make a big difference:
• a nourishing meal
• a peaceful environment
• good quality fresh linen
• warmth, community and care

This EOFY, we’re hoping to fund 365 nights at Leo’s Place.

Donate here:
https://pallcareact.supporterhub.net.au/donations/eofy-2026

31/05/2026

At Leo’s Place, we’ve provided more than just a place to stay.

We’ve fostered warmth, community and care for clients, their carers and their families.

Sometimes it’s the little things that make a difficult time gentler:
• a nourishing meal
• a peaceful environment
• the comfort of good quality fresh linen
• the chance to rest awhile

While the ACT Government funds the base operational costs of Leo’s Place, community donations help fund these thoughtful extras that make a big difference.

This EOFY, we’re hoping to fund 365 nights at Leo’s Place.

You can pledge:
• 1 night — $150
• a weekend — $300
• a work week — $750

Or choose your own amount.

Donate here:
https://pallcareact.supporterhub.net.au/donations/eofy-2026

30/05/2026

At Leo’s Place, it’s often the little things that make a big difference.

A nourishing meal.
A peaceful environment.
The comfort of good quality fresh linen.
A chance for carers and families to rest awhile.

While the ACT Government funds the base operational costs of Leo’s Place, community support helps fund the thoughtful extras that create warmth, comfort and care during difficult times.

This EOFY, we’re hoping to help fund 365 nights at Leo’s Place.

You can pledge:
• 1 night of respite — $150
• a weekend — $300
• a work week — $750
or choose your own amount.

Every donation over $2 is tax deductible.

Help us fill the calendar, one night at a time.

Donate here:
https://pallcareact.supporterhub.net.au/donations/eofy-2026

29/05/2026

Thank you to The Butler Canberra for hosting us. If you’d like to hear more about this amazing training program made possible by a generous bequest from the Ingram family, please contact us

29/05/2026

At Leo’s Place, care is often found in the small details.

A nourishing meal after a difficult day.
A peaceful environment to rest awhile.
The comfort of good quality fresh linen.
Wellness activities that support clients, carers and families.

While the ACT Government funds the base operational costs of Leo’s Place, community donations help fund the thoughtful extras that create warmth, comfort and care.

This EOFY, Palliative Care ACT is hoping to fund 365 nights at Leo’s Place through our EOFY appeal.

Businesses, organisations and individuals can pledge:
• 1 night of respite — $150
• a weekend — $300
• a work week — $750

Or choose another amount to contribute.

Every donation over $2 is tax deductible.

Help us continue creating a welcoming place to rest awhile for our community.

https://pallcareact.supporterhub.net.au/donations/eofy-2026