Expression of Interest: Join Australia’s National Register of Palliative Care Consumers and Carers 

Palliative Care Australia (PCA) is seeking Expressions of Interest from people who want to improve palliative care for individuals, families, and communities across the country.  

The National Register of Palliative Care Consumers and Carers (NRPCCC) plays an important role in advising PCA and external organisations on health policy, service design, projects, research, and more. Members of the Register provide guidance and expertise and help shaping the health system that delivers high-quality palliative care for everyone who needs it. 

New Voices Welcome 

This specific process aims to strengthen diversity and depth of perspectives across the Register. PCA warmly encourages Expressions of Interest from people whose experiences are currently under-represented, including: 

• People with lived experience of paediatric palliative care (as a consumer, parent, carer, or family member) 
• Men, including fathers, partners, sons, brothers, and male carers 
• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples 
• People who are from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, including migrants, refugees, and multicultural communities 
• LGBTQAI+ community members 

Everyone is welcome to apply, and PCA values palliative care experience in all its forms. 

About the NRPCCC 

Register members are asked to: 

• Represent the perspectives of consumers and carers on a National and State/Territory level 
• Participate in training and receive ongoing support to contribute confidently and meaningfully 
• Join a supportive network of people committed to improving palliative care across Australia 

Who We Are Looking For 

You may be a good fit if you:  

• Currently live in Australia 
• Have cared for a family member or community member with a serious illness or life-limiting condition who has received palliative care 
• Want to ensure palliative care services reflect the needs, values, cultural protocols, beliefs, and practices of diverse communities 
• Feel comfortable sharing your experiences and representing broader community perspectives to support system improvement 
• Are committed to helping make palliative care better for all Australians 

Lived experience is more important than formal qualifications. Prior committee or policy experience is welcome but not essential - support will be provided. 

Time Commitment 

Most member involvement includes: 

• Participating in online discussions, working groups, or interviews 
• Attending up to four NRPCCC online meetings each year, usually on a Tuesday or Thursday at 4:30pm 

Members’ activities vary across the year, and participation is voluntary. PCA understands that life happens and there is no strict attendance requirement. However, attending PCA quarterly meetings is highly encouraged so you feel informed, confident, and connected with the incredible group of register members you’ll be working alongside. 

How to Express Your Interest 

To apply: 

• Complete the EOI form 
• Email it to projects@palliativecare.org.au 

If you want to know more, visit the National Register of Palliative Care Consumers and Carers page.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. EOIs will remain open until positions are filled (up to 5 new members). 

For more information, you can download the fact sheet below or contact PCA via pca@palliativecare.org.au or telephone 02 6232 0700.