St Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba Palliative Care Service
A dedicated service providing compassionate support to patients at the end of life, and to those who love and care for them.
Our Team
Experienced and Supportive Professionals
Our Palliative Care Team includes specialist nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals.
We work closely with patients, families, General Practitioners and treating specialists to help manage pain, relieve symptoms and enhance comfort and quality of life.
This holistic support includes emotional, spiritual and physical care
24/7 Community Palliative Care Support
Our Community Palliative Care Team provides around‑the‑clock support through a dedicated hotline available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
When patients are admitted to the service, they and their families receive a dedicated phone number to call whenever they need assistance or advice.
- During business hours (Monday to Friday, 8am–4.30pm):
If the team is unavailable and your call is diverted to voicemail, you can leave your name, contact number and details of your concern. A staff member will return your call as soon as possible. - Outside business hours:
Calls are answered by our after‑hours paging service. A member of our clinical team will respond within approximately 20–30 minutes.
The dedicated hotline number is provided upon admission to the service.
Specialist In‑Hospital Palliative Care
Calm, Safe and Supportive In‑Hospital Care
Patients who need 24‑hour support can access specialist palliative care delivered within the hospital.
This service includes:
- Close symptom monitoring
- Pain and symptom management
- Support from pharmacy, radiology and pathology
- Coordinated care across the patient’s hospital journey
- Where needed, we can arrange transfers to a service closer to home or another preferred location
