Pre-Conference Tours
Explore Queensland and learn about palliative care
Before 25OPCC kicks off, you’ll have the chance to explore the beauty of Queensland while learning how palliative care is delivered across the state!
The tour is organised by Jon Baines Tours and led by Louise O’Neill, CEO of Palliative Care Queensland.
The tour travels from Cairns, explores the ancient Daintree Rainforest - where reef meets forest - before travelling by train to Townsville. Take the ferry to Magnetic Island for a day tour before embarking on the iconic Spirit of Queensland sleeper train overnight to Noosa. Explore the lovely Sunshine Coast, including the original Eumundi Markets, and take part in a foodie tasting tour before driving to Brisbane. All while learning about palliative care!
You’ll visit regional palliative care services, hear from local health professionals, and gain insight into how care is provided in both major centres and remote communities, including the Torres Strait Islands. You’ll also meet the team behind Ambulance Wish Queensland and see how they help fulfil final wishes for people nearing the end of life.
The tour will finish in Brisbane on 8 September, followed by a one-off study day on paediatric palliative care on 9 September.
It will be a rich and meaningful journey - full of learning, connection, and unforgettable experiences.
Adult Palliative Care Services - Full Day Tour
In the lead up to the 2025 Oceanic Palliative Care Conference in Brisbane, Queensland, we are offering you the opportunity to explore Brisbane’s Adult Palliative Care services in this guided full-day tour.
Join us for a visit to the Ipswich Hospital Palliative Care Service, Ipswich Community Palliative Care, Ipswich Hospice & Hilda’s House, and the Metro South Community Palliative Care team.
Transport will be provided to and from the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, along with morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea throughout the day.
Paediatric Palliative Care Services - Half Day Tour
In the lead up to the 2025 Oceanic Palliative Care Conference in Brisbane, Queensland, we are offering you the opportunity to explore Brisbane’s paediatric palliative care services in this guided half-day tour.
Join us for a visit to Queensland Children's Hospital and Hummingbird House - Queensland's only children's Hospice.
Transport will be provided to and from the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, along with morning tea & lunch.
For any questions on the above tours, please contact Palliative Care Queensland at hello@palliativecareqld.org.au
We only have limited seats available, so get in quick. We look forward to seeing you on a tour!
2025 Oceanic Palliative Care Conference (25OPCC)
Proudly brought to you by Palliative Care Australia.
Appointed Conference Organisers: Iceberg Events | PO Box 1179, Milton QLD | Phone 07 3876 4988
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We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land which the 25OPCC Conference will be held. We pay our respects to the Elders, past and present, for they hold the memories, traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the state of Queensland and Australia.