Karuna is accredited by:
- The Australian Council on Health Care Standards:
www.achs.org.au
Patron:
- Her Excellency, Ms Quentin Bryce, AC Governor of Queensland
Ambassadors:
- Mrs Leneen Forde, AC
- Dr Heather Beattie
- Ms Marie Louise Theile
- Dr Ross Forgan-Smith
The Karuna Hospice Service Ltd is a member of:
- The Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT) - an international network of education centres, retreats and services established in 1975 by Tibetan Buddhist teachers Lama Thubten Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
- The Karuna Hospice Service Ltd and Little Haven Palliative Care Inc. Joint Venture.
- The Buddhist Council of Queensland.
The Karuna Hospice Service Ltd is represented on:
- The advisory Board of The Centre for Palliative Care Research and Education - a Queensland Health initiative to provide a framework for enhancing palliative care education and research throughout the State.
- The Queensland Multi Faith Council on Spiritual and Religious Care - a peak body representing the recognised faith groups in Queensland. The council works in conjunction with Queensland Health, private health providers, and health pastoral care educators.
- The Sunshine Coast Palliative Care Community Committee.
