Dr Adele Stevens has dedicated her life to ensuring better healthcare and consumer empowerment in health services. For over 10 years, she has advocated for improved palliative services for patients in palliative care and the right to choice about end of life.
After a long career in health services, Adele joined the Health Care Consumers Association in 2003 and was president from 2008 to 2012. She continues her volunteer work with the association as chair of the Health of Older People Consumer Reference Group, focusing on healthcare and opportunities for older people. Adele is an active member of the Council on the Ageing ACT as a member of its board and having previously advised on policy. Adele also co-chairs the ACT consumer reference group for end of life and palliative care.
Adele is a trusted and respected health consumer advocate with a strong commitment to improving access to palliative care.