Queanbeyan
Cancer and Palliative Care
Who are we ?
Queanbeyan Cancer and Palliative Care is part of the Queanbeyan District Health Service. The Services are provided free of charge and no referal is needed.

Our Palliative Care Nurses are:

  • Chris Burt RN
  • Sue Wood RN
and our Social Worker is:
  • Judith Peterson
What is Palliative Care ?
Palliative care is care given when curative treatment for a progressive illness is no longer an option.

It includes emotional and spiritual support for patient and family and physical care with special attention to pain and other symptoms by specially trained nurses.

Palliative care encourages participation of patient and family in decisions concerning their care and independence as far as possible.

Palliative care also provides support and counselling during bereavement.

Available Services

  • 24 hour availability of a nurse by phone.
  • Home care nursing provided by specially trained community nurses.
  • Trained volunteers providing companionship and practical assistance in the home.
  • Family support, counselling and bereavement support by a trained social worker.
  • An equipment pool for those nursed at home.
  • Chemo therapy and radio therapy follow up and support.
Contact Details
Queanbeyan Cancer and Palliative Care can be contacted directly by telephone on:
(02) 62989233
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