Palliative Care Tasmania (PCT), the peak body for palliative care, this evening announced the winners of the sixth annual Tasmanian Palliative Care Award at Government House in Hobart.
The event was attended by the Governor of Tasmania, Her Excellency the Honourable Barbara Baker AC and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers AO (University of Tasmania), along with 80 invited guests.
The awards attracted a record number of nominations from across the state, recognising those individuals who provide essential care and comfort to those experiencing end-of-life.
By recognising the depth and breadth of people and organisations that support dying Tasmanians, we give visibility to what can sometimes be an invisible workforce and volunteer network. We are thrilled we can take this time, once a year, to thank just a small handful of these wonderful people.
CEO of Palliative Care Tasmania Colleen Johnstone
Outstanding Palliative Care Professional
- Dr Ann Buchan – General Practitioner, Ochre Medical Centre, King Island
Runner-up:
- Kristina Mullins – Nurse Practitioner, Moreton Group Medical Services
Outstanding Palliative Care Volunteer/Carer
- Mark Kelly – Volunteer, Lifeline Tasmania
Runner-up:
- Sarah De Jonge – Founder of 1000 Hearts
Outstanding Palliative Care Service Provider
- North Eastern Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Scottsdale – Nursing Team
Runner-up:
- W.Whittle Palliative Care Unit
Outstanding Achievement in Palliative Care
- Working It Out – The Silver Rainbow Program
Runner-up:
- Li-Ve Tasmania – Healthy Dying for People with Disability project
Excellence in Palliative Care – Aged Care setting
- Andrew Buckley – Enrolled Nurse, Peacehaven Residential Aged Care, Launceston
Runner-up:
- King Island Hospital & Health Centre – Netherby Home Nursing Staff & Carers
Excellence in Palliative Care – Community setting
- Community Rapid Response Service- North West
Runner-up:
- The Golden Wattle Café, Glenorchy
The 2022 Tasmanian Palliative Care Honour Roll has two inductees:
- Mrs Helen Gower (recognised posthumously)
- Mrs Viki Elphinstone
To read the full announcement visit the Palliative Care Tasmania website here.
