Category Archives: News

2026 Volunteer Awards: nominations now open

Palliative Care NSW recognises the invaluable contribution of volunteers who generously dedicate their time to...

PCNSW 2026-27 Pre-Budget Submission

Our vision at Palliative Care NSW is that Palliative Care is understood, valued and accessible...

Vale Dame Marie Bashir

Palliative Care NSW acknowledges with deep respect the passing of Dame Marie Bashir. Dame Marie...

CareSearch GP Kit

CareSearch has released a new GP kit that brings together practical, evidence-informed tools and resources...

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...

Understanding anticipatory grief

Grief doesn’t always wait for death to arrive. It can begin quietly, unfolding in layers...

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...

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...

End-of-Life Pathway update

The End-of-Life Pathway began 1st November 2025. The pathway supports older people who have been...

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...

Rural Generalist Medicine Recognised as a Specialty

Australia has reached an historic milestone with the official recognition of Rural Generalist Medicine as...

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...