Thursdays@3 S6 | E8: Kerry Gordon – creating purpose from tragedy

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Thursdays@3 S6 | E8: Kerry Gordon – creating purpose from tragedy

Welcome to Thursdays@3 our regular series of conversations with people living and working at the end of life. 

Today, we are spending some time with a Queensland based service supporting parents, health professionals, and the wider community through the distress, grief, and confusion that can grow when a baby or child dies. 

For more than a decade, Precious Wings has been at work with bereaved parents helping them navigate their grief and fostering more supportive health and community environments. 

Kerry Gordon is the Founder and CEO, doing this work in memory of her little boy Toby. 

Since Precious Wings launched in 2013 it has become an embed part of Queensland Health and the states approach to paediatric palliative care - Precious Wings is at work in 62 hospitals across Queensland and Northern NSW – not to mention many funeral homes, hospices, and nursing services, 

Listen to episode on Spotify or click play to meet Kerry and be inspired by her passion and work… 

Show notes and more info:  

  • Explore the resources, support and advice of Precious Wings HERE 
  •  Donate to Precious Wings HERE  
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