Thursdays@3 S3 | Ep 3: “If someone tells me to stay strong one more time, I am gonna...” – Rachel Callander and her paediatric palliative care story

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“If someone tells me to stay strong one more time, I am gonna...” – Rachel Callander and her paediatric palliative care story

Welcome to Thursdays at 3 – conversations with people living and working at the end of life. 

It’s always a privilege to share these stories with you, but this one especially. 

Rachel Callander is Evie’s mum. Evie died with a rare condition on 10 October 2010, she was just 2 and half, but this little life has stirred a powerful force within her mum. 

Click play to join the conversation. 

More info and show notes:  

  • Paediatric Palliative Care National Action Plan – HERE 
  • End of Life Communication eLeaning for health professionals working in paediatric palliative care – HERE 
  • Rachel Callander’s website - HERE 
  • Listen to the episode on Spotify.

You will find advice, tools, and support with ‘matters of life and death’ at the Palliative Care Australia website where you can also make a donation to support our work. 

 

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