2025 Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards - Consumer Appreciation Award

Part of our Kimberley Palliative Care Service team, Clinical Nurse Abbey Robinson has distinguished herself as a champion of person- and family-centred care.

Abbey has been named a finalist at the 2025 WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards after being nominated for the Consumer Appreciation Award by the family of a patient with a terminal illness.

As she helps the family navigate the end-of-life journey, Abbey has gone above and beyond to ensure they have access to all the necessary supports.

She has moved mountains to advocate for her patient, who has a 12-month prognosis, ensuring he can spend as much time as possible with loved ones.

Abbey’s extraordinary efforts include arranging a home visit from a local surgeon, bringing forward a procedure that enabled her patient to spend what could be his last Christmas, together with his family, at home.

She has facilitated access to Voluntary Assisted Dying, providing the family with the knowledge needed to make an informed choice and broach the subject with children.

Nothing is too much trouble, no question too scary, and no topic out of bounds.

Abbey’s compassion, openness, and approachability have been an immense source of comfort for her patients and their loved ones.

She has made a tangible difference in their lives, earning their trust and gratitude as they approach death with a grace and dignity they never imagined possible.