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NSW 2026-27 State Budget: Health funding boosted but will this extend to palliative care?
NSW Treasurer, The Hon Daniel Mookhey MLC handed down the 2026–27 NSW Budget on Tuesday 23 June 2026. One of the key announcements by...
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Opening of the New Palliative Care Ward at Lady Davidson Private Hospital
Lady Davidson Private Hospital recently celebrated the opening of their new Palliative Care Ward. Deputy CEO, Megan Asbury was in attendance. Located in North Turramurra, the...
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International Dementia Conference 2026: Scholarship Recipient Insights
Palliative Care NSW (PCNSW), with funding support from the NSW Ministry of Health, was pleased to offer scholarships to three members to attend the...
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Applications are Now Open for the 2026 PCNSW State Conference Scholarships
Applications close 31st July 2026 (at close of business) Palliative Care NSW is pleased to announce that with the support of the NSW Ministry...
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iCanPlan Project: Improving Advance Care Planning Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities
On 12th May 2026, members of PCNSW’s Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Communities & Palliative Care Professional Network attended an online member circle on the iCanPlan Project: Improving Advance...
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Palliative Care in Australian Prisons Project
On Thursday 4th June 2026, Palliative Care NSW joined organisations from across Australia for the National Palliative Care in Prisons Workshop, hosted by the...
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A Simpler Way to Stay Connected: NSW’s New Program for Seniors and Carers
Navigating support services can often feel overwhelming, especially for older people and those caring for them. The NSW Government has launched the Connecting Seniors and...
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Federal Budget: CPCiAC Outcome Falls Short, Boost for EOL Pathway
Written by Kirsty Blades, CEO, Palliative Care NSW The 2026 Federal Budget delivers mixed results for palliative and end of life care. Of most...
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Reflecting on National Palliative Care Week 2026
Getting to the heart of it: Big Questions. Real Answers From 10–16 May 2026, Palliative Care NSW marked National Palliative Care Week (NPCW) by...
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2026 NSW Palliative Care Volunteer of the Year Award Winners Announced
Southern Highlands local, Sandra Hiscock, and the Nepean Hawkesbury Supportive and Palliative Care Volunteers team have won the 2026 NSW Palliative Care Volunteer of the Year Awards. Volunteer of...
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Designing Culturally Safe, Respectful and Healing Aged Care Homes
On 28 April, the Federal Government released a new resource to guide the design of aged care homes that are culturally safe, respectful, and...
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Improving Care for People with Intellectual Disability
The death of Stewart Kelly in 2022 continues to serve as a reminder of the need for Australia’s health system to be better equipped to meet...
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