Supporting work of palliative care staff
Palliative care can be a challenging environment, but richly rewarding for those involved, says Liz Callaghan, Palliative Care Australia (PCA) chief executive.
Liz Callaghan, Palliative Care Australia (PCA) chief executive.
To honour those involved in providing care and comfort to people at the end stages of their lives, Ms Callaghan last week announced the inaugural Palliative Care Australia National Awards to be presented at the Australian Palliative Care Conference Gala Dinner at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on Thursday, 3 September 2015.
The awards recognise innovation, teamwork and emerging talent in palliative care.
Ms Callaghan says the new awards will recognise the efforts of those who support and care for people who are dying and acknowledge organisations and individuals who provide support and care to those people.
“These awards are just one way we can acknowledge the amazing work being done around Australia and promote the work of palliative care so more Australians are aware of it, and how to ask for it,” she says.
“I am so pleased Palliative Care Australia will recognise the fantastic work undertaken every day by health care professionals, community carers and researchers. Palliative care is a challenging environment, but richly rewarding for those involved. We are looking forward to seeing the entries.”
Winners in the individual category win $2,000 towards professional development and free registration to the 2017 Australian Palliative Care Conference. In the two organisational categories $4,000 will be awarded.
Categories in the Palliative Care Australia National Awards include:
- Emerging Leader
- Emerging Researcher
- Outstanding Teamwork
- Innovation in Palliative Care
Nominations are open from now until Friday, 31 July 2015. Find out more information on the Palliative Care Australia National Awards.
