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Advanced Care Planning Facilitators like Desre help us plan for our future, by identifying goals, values, and wishes for end-of-life care.

But Desre is also a myth-buster, visiting homes and presenting to community members on the importance of taking the fear out of the advanced care planning. 📜

While she acknowledges that decision making in a time of crisis is a hard thing to do, she says forward-planning can make all the difference.

"We want to look after you in a way that is meaningful, based on your values and needs, if the time comes that you cannot speak for yourself," Desre says.

"I`ve had so many people tell me that they feel better after the conversation, grateful that their wishes are known."

👏 Shoutout Saturday to Desre for her decades of dedication, both at Caboolture Hospital in advanced care planning and throughout her time at Metro North Health. ...

Queensland Schoolies Week kicks off tomorrow, and we want to say a big congrats to all our school-leavers, and the parents who have helped them get here! 🎉😁

Dad to teenagers and Director of Addictions at Metro North Mental Health, Dr Tom, says that that talking to your kids about drugs and alcohol can be scary, but is the best way forward ahead of a big party event like Schoolies. 🤗

“I think curious communication is key,” says Tom, adding that a non-judgemental conversation around what a night out might look like, can go a long way.

“Talk to your kids about what their back up plan is if it goes awry. And encourage young people to buddy up and look after their mates,” he said.

“I think in the young person space, the biggest risks and trends remain around alcohol misuse, and the potential for misadventure. But the importance is to seek help through friends, family, emergency services or other people if you need it - we have a great community around us, and someone is always there to help.” ...

The engineering crew at Caboolture Hospital are known as the `quiet problem-solvers,` and are responsible for keeping equipment safe for patients, often without anyone even noticing. 🔨🪚

Trade manager of Carpentry Neil likens the work of the trades, engineers and maintenance crews in his team as the backbone of hospital operations.

"A hospital isn`t just doctors and nurses, there will always be a need for infrastructure and skilled labour," shares Neil.

"Their expertise ensures that every clinical team can focus on what matters most — patient care.”

A vacancy exists for an Apprentice Carpenter at the Caboolture Hospital. If you want to know more about this exciting opportunity, check out the Smart Jobs link in the comments 🤗 ...