About Us

Who are we?
The Palliative Care Council of South Australia Inc (PCCSA) is a not for profit community organisation which aims to promote palliative care in South Australia. PCCSA is the peak body for palliative care in South Australia and is a recognised Public Benevolent Institution (PBI).

Palliative care provides relief, comfort and support for people who are terminally ill and assists families and carers during and after death.

The Council has approximately 650 members who consist of palliative care providers, clinicians, partner organisations, academics, consumers and members of the general public.

To be an effective organisation, the Council depends upon public support and individual goodwill to assist the various programs that Council provides.

PCCSA is a member organisation on Palliative Care Australia(PCA) www.palliativecare.org.au whose aims are to provide a national strategic direction.  PCA is governed by Council, of which PCCSA has two representatives.

History
The Palliative Care Council was 27 years old in December 2008. The organisation was originally run by volunteers under the name of “The South Australian Association for Hospice Care Inc.”. Whilst the Association is member based, its reach extends well beyond its supporting constituency to all palliative care patients in South Australia who are dying and those caring for them, ie carers, family members and friends.

Patron
Mrs Liz Scarce, wife of His Excellency, Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR, Governor of South Australia is Patron of the Association.

Vision
"Quality care for dying South Australians, their carers and communities"

Mission
To improve palliative care options available to all South Australians through advocacy and policy development, and fostering the generation and application of relevant knowledge and standards.

Objectvies

Position Statements

Structure
As required under the Act, the Association is governed by a Board of Directors and managed on a day to day basis by the Executive Officer and staff.

The Board of Directors is comprised of seventeen members. Five of these members form the Board Executive, including the Chair, Deputy Chair, Immediate Past Chair, Secretary and Treasurer. The remaining twelve positions are held by Board Members. The Board of Directors are required by the Constitution to be members of the Council.
Board of Directors

Board Executive:

Chair
Mr David Roach
pallcare@pallcare.asn.au

Deputy Chair
Ms Megan Hender

Chair Elect
Dr Mary Brooksbank AM

Secretary
Mrs Elizabeth Keam AM

Treasurer
Mr Phil Plummer

Board Members:
GP Representative
Volunteer Representative
Workforce Representative
Aged Care Representative
Medical Director, Central Adelaide Palliative Service
Clinical Nurse Consultant, Paediatric Palliative Care Service
Medical Director, Western Adelaide Palliative Care
Clinical Practice Consultant, Lyell McEwin Palliative Care Service
Medical Director, Modbury Palliative Care Service
Clinical Nurse Consultant, Royal District Nursing Service
Director, Southern Adelaide Palliative Services
Chairperson, Rural Palliative Care Nurses Group SA

Staff:

Executive Officer
Tracey Watters
twatters@pallcare.asn.au

Project Officer
Ms Sally Rofe
srofe@pallcare.asn.au

Membership
The Palliative Care Council is a community based organisation. We welcome new members.

Members have the opportunity to be actively involved in supporting people who are dying of a terminal illness and those who care for them. You will receive a quarterly newsletter "Palliative Profile SA", including advance notice of public and professional forums conducted at least 4 times per year.

Please click here for membership.