A palliative care organisation in Mt Gravatt is being celebrated on the stage after Ambulance Wish Queensland was named a finalist in the 2026 Queensland Volunteering Awards.
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Palliative Care Queensland, which operates its Brisbane southside office from Mt Gravatt, was recognised as a finalist in the Queensland Volunteering Impact Award, one of six categories at this year’s awards ceremony held to honour the contributions of volunteers across the state.
The annual awards, sponsored this year by Queensland and organised by Volunteering Queensland, recognised 49,722 volunteers through 275 nominations, with 21 finalists and eight recipients celebrated across all categories.
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What Is Ambulance Wish Queensland?
Ambulance Wish Queensland exists to give Queenslanders living with a life-limiting condition the planning, coordination, specialist transport and clinical care they need to fulfil a last wish and create lasting memories.
The organisation relies on the commitment of volunteers who give their time in emotionally demanding circumstances to make those wishes a reality.
In a Facebook post following the awards, Ambulance Wish Queensland said the finalist recognition belonged to its volunteers.
“Their compassion, generosity and commitment make every wish possible, giving their time to help create meaningful moments for Queenslanders when they matter most,” the organisation wrote.
Celebrating Volunteers Across Queensland
The Queensland Volunteering Impact Award’s community category was taken out by Foodbank Queensland for its Food Distribution and Community Food Relief Program, with The Older Men’s Network (TOMNET) and its Seniors Volunteering Program also named as a finalist alongside Ambulance Wish.
Across the other award categories, volunteers were recognised from a wide range of backgrounds. Carolyn Robinson from Beyond DV took out Queensland Volunteer of the Year, while Jaylyn Rongo from DonateLife Queensland claimed the Youth Volunteer of the Year title. Roger Whyte, recognised for his contribution to Queensland Rugby League, received the Lifetime Contribution to Volunteering Award.
Volunteering Queensland CEO Jane Hedger noted the particular significance of this year’s event, pointing out that 2026 is the United Nations International Year of Volunteers.
“The Queensland Volunteering Awards offer a special moment to honour and value every person who is contributing through volunteering to growing a thriving Queensland,” Ms Hedger said.
She also acknowledged the broader context in which Queensland’s volunteers are operating right now. “At a time when cost of living pressures and increasing demand for support are placing strain on Queenslanders, volunteers continue to step up and be the steady hands helping to hold our communities together.”
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The finalist recognition is an acknowledgement of the volunteers who make Ambulance Wish Queensland’s work possible.
The Queensland Volunteering Awards have run since 2016, providing an annual platform to recognise meaningful contributions to Queensland communities.
Published 20-May-2026
