Linda Cribb
Palliative Care Practice Lead
Uniting
Linda Cribb is a dedicated palliative care leader with a very strong passion for ensuring compassionate, holistic care that enhances quality of life for individuals and their families. As the Palliative Care Lead at Uniting NSW.ACT, Linda brings together clinical expertise, strategic insight, and a deep commitment to person-centred care to support best practices across residential and community settings.
Linda bridges the gap between clinical excellence and service innovation, advocating for improved palliative care outcomes and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to embed dignity, respect, and empathy at every stage of care.
SESSIONS
Day 1
4:30
Panel: Addressing staff burnout and role expectations
How can providers prevent burnout when staff are expected to go beyond clinical responsibilities, including emotional support and follow-up with families after a client’s death?
What organisational strategies and wellbeing supports are needed to balance compassion, boundaries, and workforce sustainability?
Dr Gauri Gogna, Director of Palliative Care Service, The Wesley Hospital
Linda Cribb, Palliative Care Practice Lead, Uniting
Dr Jennifer Phillip, Professor of Palliative Medicine, University of Melbourne
Melissa Leahy, Chief People Officer, Bolton Clarke
Alethea Lee, Chief People, Property and Legal Officer, Southern CrossCare (NSW & ACT)