In the room where it happens!

4th July 2024

Today we, OP4P, met with Minister for Health Ryan Park in Orange. We had a very productive talk and he was impressed with our small but mighty group!

When Vice President Janice Harris represented us at the Premier & Cabinet meeting in Orange in May, we had a similar reception. Minister Park was interested, well-informed and supportive of palliative care. Our local MP Phil Donato facilitated both meetings - thank you Phil!

Minister Park offered us immediate financial support for our work in the Palliative Care Unit. He offered to fully fund 2 family ‘cuddle’ beds for families who would like to have cuddles and snuggles with their loved one at this very sad time.

We have recently had a number of young families where the extra wide beds would have been great. Each of these beds is worth $30,000.

Thank you Minister!