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6th October 2023

We are excited to announce the finalists for the Palliative Care in WA Awards 2023 sponsored by Silverchain.

The quality of nominees was extremely high, with the judging panel commenting on the significant contribution to the sector shown across all categories.

Award winners will be chosen from the finalists and announced at the Gala Dinner for the Palliative Care in WA Awards 2023 on Thursday 16 November 2023. To join the celebrations, get your tickets HERE.

Congratulations to the 2023 finalists:

Outstanding Palliative Care Professional – sponsored by Paywise

  • Abbey Robinson, Clinical Nurse, East Kimberley Palliative Care team, WA Country Health Service
  • Steph Barrett, Coordinator of Nursing, Palliative Care Program, WA Country Health Service
  • Penny Tuffin, Senior Pharmacist Palliative Care, WA Country Health Service and Fiona Stanley Hospital.

Outstanding Palliative Care Volunteer (individual or team) – sponsored by St John of God Health Care

  • Glenice Munro, volunteer, Glengarry Hospital Sandalwood Ward
  • Ambulance Wish team
  • Irene Montefiore, volunteer, Great Southern Compassionate communities project and Albany’s Compassionate City Charter.

Outstanding Team Delivering Holistic Palliative Care – sponsored by Carers WA

  • Bethesda Palliative Care Unit
  • East Kimberley Palliative Care Team, WA Country Health Service
  • Royal Perth Hospital Palliative Care Team, East Metropolitan Health Service

Outstanding Achievement in Palliative Care for Aboriginal Communities [individual, team or organisation] – sponsored by Brightwater Care Group

  • Fitzroy Crossing Hospital, WA Country Health Service
  • Palliative Care Aboriginal Health Liaison Officers, WA Country Health Service
  • East Kimberley Palliative Care Team, WA Country Health Service

Outstanding Local Government Authority Supporting a Compassionate Community Approach – sponsored by Palliative and Supportive Care Education Cancer Council WA

  • City of Bunbury
  • City of Kalamunda

Outstanding Organisation Delivering Holistic Palliative Care Award (Douglas MacAdam Perpetual Trophy for Excellence in Palliative Care) – sponsored by Bethesda Health Care

  • Busselton Hospice Care
  • Lionheart Camp for Kids
  • Albany Community Hospice
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