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19 October 2026
Nutrition assistants putting equity and access on the menu
The new room service on demand at QEII Hospital is serving up a more personalised dining experience for patients with a side-serve of benefits.
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16 October 2026
Research symposium centres clinician and consumer collaboration
QEII Hospital held its annual Research Symposium on 7 October, showcasing projects across clinical streams for better care through collaboration.
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09 October 2026
New cuddle bed helps families stay close when it matters most
QEII Hospital’s palliative care unit is blooming with joy at the donation of a brand-new cuddle bed.
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31 July 2026
Kindness and compassion radiate from palliative care nurse Ange
Clinical Nurse Consultant Angela Lane supports people during one of life’s most challenging moments, with her unwavering compassion and exceptional dedication ensuring every patient receives comfort and dignity in their final days.
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29 July 2026
Ten years of Advance Care Planning in Queensland
The Statewide Office of Advance Care Planning in Metro South Health is celebrating 10 years of support documenting future health care wishes for patients.
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24 July 2026
A trusted guide on the palliative care journey
For Deborah Dowsett, caring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their families through the palliative care journey is not a profession. It is a calling grounded in culture, compassion and connection. A proud descendant of the Wakka
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13 May 2026
Helping patients live well, their way
As Australia marks National Palliative Care Week, Metro South Health staff are encouraging more open conversations about palliative care.
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12 February 2026
Life is better with a plan; an advance care plan
In a significant milestone for advance care planning uptake, 250,000 advance care planning (ACP) documents have now been received from Queenslanders.
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28 January 2026
Creating space for comfort at Beaudesert
The arrival of a new comfort bed at Beaudesert Hospital has enhanced compassionate end-of-life care for patients and their families.
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28 January 2026
A day to remember for Troy and his family
With a smile as big as the day ahead, Troy Hayter practically ran out of Logan’s Palliative Care Ward and into the care of Ambulance Wish QLD (AWQ).
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24 December 2025
Gordon tickled pink with pal care donation
A generous donation of 12 beautiful wooden digital photo frames is helping bring comfort and connection to palliative care patients at Logan Hospital.