We have organised a “Paediatric Palliative Care Learning Day” at Mt. Duneed Estate in Geelong on the 11th of June. (A collaboration with two Palliative Care Consortiums – Barwon South Western Region & Grampians Region and Barwon South Western Regional Integrated Cancer Service).
We have incredible organisations/speakers sharing their insights on the day.
Below tells the story behind this day:
When Henry Holmes died from a life limiting illness at the age of 6 at the Royal Children’s Hospital, his mother Jess walked out of the hospital feeling as though she had lost not only her beautiful boy, but also the community of people who had become so important throughout Henry’s life. It didn’t take long for Jess to realise these people had become woven into her world — supporting her, guiding her, and standing beside her through every challenge. They had become part of her story.
As Jess began to navigate life without Henry, she found herself driven to honour his legacy by raising awareness of the amazing services that had supported them. She wanted every Victorian family to have access to the same extraordinary care, compassion, and expertise that had meant so much to Henry and to her.
Jess’s vision is that every Victorian knows these services exist and can access them when they are needed most. Her hope is that every child can have a Henry Holmes ending — one marked by compassion, dignity, and the right support in the right place at the right time.
Thanks to Jess — and to the people she met throughout her journey with Henry — we are proud to present this Paediatric Palliative Care Learning Day in Geelong on 11th June 2026.
This will be a dynamic and collaborative event featuring expert speakers sharing insights, best practice, and emerging approaches including bereavement, to supporting children with life-limiting conditions and their families, carers, clinicians and community.
Thank you
Jess Holmes
