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The day before Sarah Williams died her family made her wedding wish come true
Sarah Williams wanted what so many of us already have — an education and to be married with a family of her own. Instead, she died from cancer at 33 before having the chance to legally marry […]
Read More see all Palliative MattersHave you nominated your palliative care champions yet?
Palliative Care Australia has extended the nomination deadline for the National Palliative Care Awards until Monday 15 July. The National Palliative Care Awards recognise innovation, teamwork and emerging talent in the palliative care sector. It’s […]
Read More see all News19OPCC Early-bird deadline extended to 10 July
Due to an overwhelming number of requests to extend 19OPCC Early Bird registrations beyond EOFY to accommodate 2019-20 budgets, we are pleased to announce our Early-bird discounted rates will now remain open until 10 July […]
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Upcoming events
September 10 2019
Oceanic Palliative Care Conference 2019
The biennial Oceanic Palliative Care Conference, 19OPCC, formerly known as the Australian Palliative Care Conference, is the pre-eminent event in the Oceanic region for anyone who is interested in quality palliative care at the end of life. […]
Read More See All EventsPalliative Care Self Assessment Online Portal
A continuous quality improvement program for palliative care services
PaCSA provides services with a secure online portal in which to self-assess against the National Palliative Care Standards (5th ed.), mapped against the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (2nd ed.), resulting in a quality improvement action plan.
Palliative Care 2030 - Working towards the future of quality palliative care for all
Palliative Care 2030 outlines guiding principles to assist the health, disability and aged care sectors, governments and the general community, to plan and prepare for the future where Australians will live longer, demand an improved quality of life, and access to high quality palliative care when living with a life-limiting illness.
Dying to Talk Discussion Starter
Use the Dying to Talk Discussion Starter to talk to your family and friends about your end-of-life wishes.
Visit SiteSustainable access to prescription opioids for use in palliative care
Palliative Care Australia’s position statement about sustainable access to prescription opioids has been endorsed by 12 peak health bodies. The statement warns that palliative care patients are being placed at risk of harm, as an unintended consequence of increased government and regulatory restrictions surrounding non-cancer opioid prescribing to reduce the misuse and abuse of opioids within the wider community. 
Paediatric Palliative Care Resources
Our resources provide practical information about paediatric palliative care to families who have a child with a life-limiting illness, as well as the people who support them. Information is also available for health professionals to better support families and provide quality paediatric palliative care.
Visit SiteWhat Matters Most?
National Palliative Care Week is an annual awareness raising week organised by Palliative Care Australia.
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