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Managing haematology and oncology patients during the COVID-19 pandemic: interim consensus guidance
PCA has joined with 12 other key health organisations* to endorse interim consensus guidance, Managing haematology and oncology patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, published in the Medical Journal of Australia Pending further evidence, the guidance summarises […]
Read More see all NewsIntegrating palliative care into COVID-19 planning
An opinion piece published in today’s MJA Insight Plus examines the role of palliative care in the current COVID-19 pandemic. Co-authored by Townsville-based palliative medicine specialist Dr Will Cairns and PCA Board Chair and palliative medicine physician, […]
Read More see all NewsStatement on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Palliative Care Australia has released a statement about the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the formation of the Australian COVID-19 Palliative Care Working Group (ACPCWG) in partnership with the Australian and New Zealand Society of Palliative Medicine […]
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Upcoming events
May 24 2020
National Palliative Care Week 2020
National Palliative Care Week is an annual event organised by Palliative Care Australia and supported by the Department of Health to raise awareness and understanding about palliative care in the Australian community. In 2020, National […]
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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.
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National Palliative Care Week is an annual awareness raising week organised by Palliative Care Australia.
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