Category Archives: News

Aged Care Reforms Announced

The Australian government has unveiled a set of reforms aimed at transforming the nation’s aged...

Key Learnings from the 2024 International Dementia Conference

The International Dementia Conference is a biannual conference that has informed and driven dementia care...

Free training program to support clinical decision-making at end of life

The End of Life Law for Clinicians (ELLC), is a free online training program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander...

Grief awareness day

On Friday, 30 August 2024, Grief Awareness Day recognises that the time it takes to...

How the the quality of end of life care impacts upon the grieving process

Grief and bereavement are universal yet profoundly personal experiences. Anyone who loses a loved one...

Adolescents and grief

When adolescents face a death, their parents, caregivers, relatives, and teachers often worry about the...

CWA Palliative Care Nurse Education Grant

The Country Women’s Association (CWA) of NSW is offering a Palliative Care Nurse Education Grant...

Dying to Know Day

On August 8 Dying to Know Day raised awareness about end-of-life planning by encouraging open...

Carers Investment Grant Program for Service Providers and Professionals

The NSW Government has launched the Carers Investment Grant Program to fund initiatives aimed at...

Elective subjects on death education proving successful at the University of Melbourne

The University of Melbourne has introduced elective courses in death education to better prepare students...

Member profile: Larissa (Lara) McIntyre

Please note: This member profile was created prior to Lara’s position change to Catholic Healthcare...

New national resources supporting quality end-of-life care at home launched by caring@home

On Friday 2 August, National Palliative Care Project, caring@home, launched new resources to support the provision...