The Paediatric Palliative Care (PPC) team provides specialist palliative care for infants, children and young people living with serious illness in both hospital and community settings.
The service operates Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm. Evening and weekend support is available only when previously negotiated.
Contact us: 021 823 424 (Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.00pm)
Dr. David Bettany - Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist/Service Clinical Director
Dr. Patricia O'Brien - Paediatric Palliative Care Specialist
Dr. Emily Chang - Paediatric Palliative Care Specialist
Dr. Helen Fraser - Paediatric Palliative Care Fellow
Ajipal Singh - Paediatric Palliative Care Nurse Specialist
Nina Dullabh - Paediatric Palliative Care Nurse Specialist
Karen Barnett - Senior Social Worker
Michelle Hudson - Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist
Resources for Families
Palliative care information for families
Education Opportunities
Information about upcoming education for health professionals
Referrals
How to refer to paediatric palliative care and the referral process
Advance Care Planning
Planning for crises and advance care planning
Transitioning to adult palliative care
Transitioning from paediatric to adult palliative care
Paediatric palliative care clinical guidelines
Clinical guidelines and care pathways for paediatric palliative care service delivery