Category Archives: News

Overview of the 2022 Budget and what it means for aged care

As part of the over $18.8 billion Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety...

Bago Tavern raises $13,120 for Wauchope Palliative Care

Wauchope District Memorial Hospital’s Palliative Care Unit has received an amazing $13,120 donation. The generous...

PCA reserves judgement on “underwhelming budget”

Palliative Care Australia (PCA) has cautiously welcomed the Government’s palliative care funding announcements contained in...

Now is the time for advance care planning with patients

Continuing on with our focus on National Advance Care Planning week, there is no better...

National Advance Care Planning Week

Your choice. Now and Always. ACP Week, 21-27 March 2022, is the perfect time to...

21st birthday marks a lifetime of memories

On the 17th March years ago, Bear Cottage officially swung open its doors. Beautifully furnished...

Global palliative care community statement for Ukraine

A group of palliative care institutions has published the following statement to express solidarity towards...

The Digital Death Survey 2022

The internet and communication technologies have changed many things. It has changed the ways in...

PCNA conference scholarships

The Commonwealth Department of Health is funding a scholarship package for delegates to attend the...

National Advance Care Planning Week

Your choice. Now and always. National Advance Care Planning Week (21 – 27 March 2022) provides...

Friends of Palliative Care walkathon

Lace up your walking shoes because Friends of Palliative Care’s 28th annual walkathon is coming up...

Government launches inquiry into unpaid carers’ leave

The government has asked the Productivity Commission to look into the merits and economic impacts...