Thread by @CroakeyNews

A great day of presentations today at #21OPCC
If you missed any sessions, here are ten key quotes which give a brief overview of the day.
"Death is a social justice issue" - @NaheedD
#equityequityequity

"It's really hard to give palliative care {to people experiencing homelessness} if you're not advocating for housing" - also @NaheedD #21OPCC

"The most important thing to get right is how you finance your health system" - @yates_rob on Universal Healthcare Coverage reform #21OPCC

"Dying in Australia is more institutionalised than almost anywhere else in the World" - Louise Mayo about research that motivated the development of 'Leo's Place', palliative care respite house in ACT. #21OPCC

"The expectation for paramedics to treat and refer in complex end-of-life care situations, rather than revert to the instinctive position of hospital conveyance, is a relatively recent evolution for the profession" - Madeleine Juhrmann #21OPCC

"Think about all the work we are all doing in public education and public awareness campaigns. Now add the local education and support on top of that. All this is building a more knowledgeable and skilled general public." - @KezNoo about improving Death Literacy #21OPCC

"Health systems are dynamic and need to be taken into consideration in study design" - Melanie Lovell, upon reflection of trial to address cancer pain, an unmet need in many cancer patients. #21OPCC

"Able to leave their loved one behind and know they'll be looked after" - James Connor on one of the key benefits identified about 'Leo's Place.' #21OPCC

"We all deserve the best end to life as possible" - Vicki Barry about the benefits of proactive planning for the end-of-life #21OPCC

"Ultimately, the program is all about making memories" - Claire Treadgold about Starlight Moments #21OPCC