The QPCV aims to create a supportive and inclusive community where parents and caregivers are supported to thrive both personally and professionally. We strive to foster a culture of understanding, flexibility, support, and mutual respect, to champion employees who are working to balance their caregiving responsibilities with their career aspirations.
- Offering support and meaningful connection through events for socializing, learning, and sharing resources
- Promoting and advocating for improved workplace
- Creating systems for cooperative resource pooling
A “caregiver” can be anyone who experiences high levels of responsibility for the care of another family member or dependent in their daily life. Anyone caring for young children, teenagers, family members with a health concern or disability or mental illness, aging parents, etc.
How to join
If you are an employee at Queen’s University who views themselves as a caregiver, you should join QPCV. Please email caregivers@queensu.ca and request to join and you will be added to our mailing list and .
Upcoming Events
Queen's Caregiver Conversation Series: Palliative Caregiving and Caregiving Challenges​
This conversation invites reflection on what it means to care for someone through illness, who is dying, whether at home, in hospice, or in long-term care. End-of-life caregiving is emotionally complex and often invisible at work. This conversation creates space to acknowledge that reality, share insights, and connect with supportive resources.​
Guest Speakers
Rebecca Darling is an Associate Certified Coach and experienced facilitator who supports leadership development, career transitions, and personal growth. She works at the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University, supporting business students through coaching and career strategy. Her background spans strategy, organizational, and economic development. She is the author of Haven House: A Child’s Perspective of Alzheimer’s Disease and is currently writing a book​.
Lucas Perri is a second-year Health Sciences student at ŃýĽ§Ö±˛Ą and founder of Youths for Hospice, a youth-led initiative supporting young caregivers and advancing awareness of hospice and palliative care. He is a​ published author who uses storytelling and advocacy to promote compassionate, accessible end-of-life care.
Date: Tuesday January 20, 2026
Time: 12-12:50 pm
Location: Online
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The Queen’s Caregiver Conversations Series is a monthly Employee Resource Group initiative hosted by the Queen’s Parents and Caregivers Village, bringing together Queen’s employees for evidence-informed dialogue on caregiving topics that shape both work and life.
February Save the Date
The next Queen’s Caregiver Conversations Series will take place February 24, 12-1 pm. Please mark your calendars. Details to come.
