Liz Crowe

Liz is an Advanced Clinician Social Worker who has worked extensively for 20 years with individuals, families and children impacted by grief, loss, trauma, crisis and bereavement. Liz has worked in Brisbane’s major children’s hospitals in intensive care, emergency departments, cancer wards and all areas associated with children’s health. In her current job in a children’s intensive care unit, Liz is exposed daily to death, violence, trauma and illness and is now recognised as one of the most experienced counsellors in this field in Australia. Liz has a passion for assisting the community to understand the breadth of loss and grief and how to support yourself, your children, partners, family and friends during times of change and sadness.

Liz is currently a PhD Candidate with the School of Medicine, The University of Queensland. The focus of her research is Staff Wellbeing in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit. Liz is very interested in staff wellbeing and mental health as key to ensuring optimal outcomes for children and families in hospital settings. Liz has a Certificate IV in Education and Training and also has a career as a sought after communicator, public speaker and educator. Liz regularly speaks on the national and international circuit and is known for her warmth and humour even on the most difficult of subjects.