Hummingbird House, Wesley Mission Queensland
Open Until 5PM
Respite
Hummingbird House is a palliative care service focussing on children and young people (up to 18 years of age) with life-limiting conditions and high health care usage due to significant fragility and complex medical needs.
The service is designed to provide a holistic approach to care. Clinical support includes symptom management, short break stays, as well as end of life and after death care either at our hospice building in Chermside, or in community.
In addition to the clinical team, Hummingbird House offers family support services. These include creative therapies, chaplaincy, sibling support, specialist grief, after death care and bereavement services.
Hummingbird House has:
8 beds in a 24/7 medical facility offering physician and nursing support and pain and symptom management
5 fully self-contained family units as well as a dedicated suite for end of life care
Children and young people who are likely to be accepted to access the services of Hummingbird House are those with:
Life-threatening conditions for which curative treatment has failed or lead to serious complications or
Progressive conditions without curative treatment options or
Irreversible but non-progressive conditions causing severe disability, leading to susceptibility to health complications
In each of these situations an early death would not be unexpected.
We are also able to accept referrals for children who have already died and would have met the criteria. Families may wish to access practical after death care, funeral and memorial support, or ongoing bereavement care. As with our other services, this may take place onsite at the hospice, in a family’s home, or at another community location.
Referrals are accepted from any clinician involved in your child’s care with confirmation from their paediatrician.
Contact Details
60 Curwen Terrace, Chermside, QLD 4032
Locked Bag 7005, Chermside South, QLD 4032
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Call for further information. Hours of operation maybe subject to change.
Eligibility
Referral required.
Appointment required.
No waiting list.
Health Professional
Children with a life-limiting condition
Charges and Fees
Private
Call to discuss prior to making appointment
Accessibility and Special Requirements
- Accessible building
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
Not applicable