2023 Tasmanian Palliative Care Awards

29 August, 2023

Palliative Care Tasmania, the peak body for palliative and end-of-life care, recently announced the recipients of the 2023 Tasmanian Palliative Care Awards at Government House.

As a sponsor of the Outstanding Achievement in Palliative Care Award, The District Nurses congratulates the winner, Melissa Staples – Community Development Officer, Kingborough Council.  Melissa has worked on various projects designed to increase death literacy and promote the conversation and engagement with palliative care in the Kingborough community.

We also congratulate the runner up in this category, Melanie Makaryn, Registered Nurse, Launceston Community Nursing; and the finalist Krista Rosewarne, Registered Nurse, J.W Whittle Palliative Care Unit.

Well done to you all!