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At our 19 March CEO Roundtable for Palliative Care meeting, 22 representatives from organisations with an interest in palliative care met to discuss latest developments in palliative care in the State.
Topics discussed included:
Topic 1: The WA Law Reform Commission’s review of the Guardianship and Administration Act (GAA).
The commission released for public comment a discussion paper in two volumes outlining the current law in Western Australia and possible ideas for change.
PCWA was asked to be part of the WA Law Reform Commission’s Older Persons Reference Group.
Extensive discussion occurred on this topic. See here for the full Communique.
Topic 2: New Aged Care Act – greater emphasis on end-of-life (EoL) support
Attendees at the meeting discussed what information the palliative care sector wants to convey about the services they deliver for EOL to support the aged care sector.
Discussion centred around Palliative Care Australia’s (PCA) draft submission on Support at Home End of Life Pathway.
Tributes
Meeting attendees wanted to pay tribute to two key leaders for their services to supporting the aged care industry and creating service support system allowing people to live well as they age.
Vale Dr Penny Flett AO, who had a remarkable career spanning medicine, military service, research and advocacy, with a lifelong dedication to improving the lives of older Australians and people with disabilities. Penny was Brightwater’s Chief Executive Officer for two decades and shaped the organisation as well as the industry.
Vale to Mary Lonergan, co-founder of White Oak now part of Hall and Prior.
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