The network aims to ensure that all NSW residents have equitable access to quality care, based on assessed need, as they approach and reach the end of their life.
Our approach places the person at the centre of care, where their preferences, values, beliefs and dignity are respected, and quality of life matters most.
The network drives continuous improvement through building partnerships with our network members, including:
- medical specialists, including general practitioners
- nurses
- aged care providers
- allied health practitioners
- consumers and carers
- service managers
- researchers and academics.
Our structure
The network is led by the network executive committee and supported by co-chairs.
Dr Sarah Wenham
Specialist Palliative Care Physician
Peter Cleasby
Palliative Care Education Program Coordinator
Pippa Blackburn
Service Manager, Palliative Care ISLHD
Dr Brian Fernandes
Palliative Care Physician, Braeside Hospital Hammond Care
Projects and responsibilities
Network Executive Committee
The committee oversees network projects and activities and establishes working groups to support the development of key initiatives and projects.
End of Life Care Decisions Steering Committee and Expert Advisory Group
This group is reviewing the Using Resuscitation Plans in End of Life Decisions policy directive (PD2014_030). This review aims to ensure a patient’s values, goals and wishes are heard, documented and delivered as they approach end of life.
Dying at Home Working Group
This group has been formed to provide direction and expert advice to the dying at home initiative. Phase 1 of this initiative is to develop a digital toolkit for carers to support people who wish to die at home.
EoLPC Education Webinar Series Working Group
This group has been formed to support the planning, delivery and facilitation of an EoLPC education webinar series.
Occupational Therapy Special Interest Group
End of Life and Advanced Care Planning Special Interest Group
For further information about any of these groups please reach out using the email below.
