Office of the Public Guardian
The Office of the Public Guardian is an independent statutory office established to protect the rights, interests and wellbeing of adults with impaired decision-making ability, and children and young people in the child protection system.
The Public Trustee
The Public Trustee provides Enduring Powers of Attorney, free wills, investment, exectuor and financial administration services to Queenslanders. They can assist adults with an intellectual disability, psychiatric illness or an acquired brain injury, with managing their financial affairs. For further information visit the website.
National Association of People with HIV Australia
National Association of People with HIV Australia (NAPWHA) is the peak non-government organisation representing community-based groups of people living with HIV. NAPWHA provides Advocacy, policy, health promotion, effective representation, and outreach on a national level.
Carers Queensland
Carers Queensland represents the diverse needs of carers in Queensland. They empower carers by providing them with information, education, Advocacy, counselling and other support services. Carer advisory service is available from Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
Funeral Assistance Scheme
Funeral Assistance Scheme is a service provided by Queensland Government for when you cannot afford a funeral for a relative or friend who passed away in Queensland. Eligibility for burials assistance To apply for funeral assistance, you need to: – be a friend or relative of the person who passed away in Queensland – have spoken […]
Donate Life
Donate Life Qld coordinates organ donation across the state while Queensland Tissue Banking program facilitates donation and production of tissue for use in transplantation.
Caresearch
Caresearch is an online information service providing access to relevant evidence and quality information about palliative care to: Patients, Carers and Families – Information and resources about living with or caring for someone with a serious illness, preparing for the end of life, and how to manage bereavement, grief and loss. Health Professionals – Information […]
Karuna
Karuna offers a unique in-home and community based palliative care service to people of all ages from little children to our most senior citizens. Karuna’s Home & Community Palliative Care is a no-fee service accessible throughout Brisbane’s Northern suburbs, Caboolture and Redcliffe.
Hummingbird House
Hummingbird House provides specialised paediatric palliative care services to babies, children and young people with a life limiting condition across Queensland. Services provided include: Hummingbird House a purpose built facility in Brisbane offering a medically supported home away from home service for families caring for a child with a life limiting condition. Hummingbird House @ […]
Paediatric Palliative Care Service -Queensland Children’s Hospital
The Paediatric Palliative Care Service provides physical, emotional, spiritual and psychological support to children who have a life-limiting illness. Palliative care services can be provided in the home, the local hospital, children’s hospital and hospice. A paediatric palliative care clinic is available at the Queensland Children’s Hospital. Services are accessible up to a child’s 16th birthday; although […]