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2026 Volunteer Awards: nominations now open
Palliative Care NSW recognises the invaluable contribution of volunteers who generously dedicate their time to improving the quality of life for individuals and families...
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PCNSW 2026-27 Pre-Budget Submission
Our vision at Palliative Care NSW is that Palliative Care is understood, valued and accessible to all, with equity at its heart. Our purpose...
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Vale Dame Marie Bashir
Palliative Care NSW acknowledges with deep respect the passing of Dame Marie Bashir. Dame Marie served as Patron of Palliative Care NSW from 2005...
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CareSearch GP Kit
CareSearch has released a new GP kit that brings together practical, evidence-informed tools and resources for GPs to use, along with resources GPs can...
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AIHW Latest Report: Specialist palliative care use for older people receiving aged care
Source: Specialist palliative care use for older people receiving aged care, Summary – Australian Institute of Health and Welfare The AIHW has released their...
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Understanding anticipatory grief
Grief doesn’t always wait for death to arrive. It can begin quietly, unfolding in layers as we anticipate loss. When someone enters palliative care,...
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Palliative Care individuals and teams recognised at the 2025 NSW Health Awards
Healthcare staff and volunteers across NSW were recognised for their significant achievements at the 2025 NSW Health Awards at the end of October, including...
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Honouring Therese Smeal and her significant contribution to Palliative Care NSW.
Palliative Care NSW wishes to acknowledge and celebrate the extraordinary contribution of Therese Smeal, who after an incredible tenure, stepped down from the Management...
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End-of-Life Pathway update
The End-of-Life Pathway began 1st November 2025. The pathway supports older people who have been diagnosed with 3 months or less to live, have...
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NSW Government Response to Parliamentary Inquiry: Key Updates for the Palliative Care Sector
On 26 September 2025, the Minister for Health, Ryan Park, released the official response to the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into the Delivery of Specific...
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Rural Generalist Medicine Recognised as a Specialty
Australia has reached an historic milestone with the official recognition of Rural Generalist Medicine as a medical specialty, an achievement widely celebrated across the...
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Notice of the 2025 Annual General Meeting of Palliative Care NSW Incorporated
Annual General Meeting of Palliative Care NSW Incorporated. The AGM will be held as a virtual meeting. The details of this meeting are as follows:...
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