Category Archives: News

Canadian paramedics helping give the choice to die at home

Paramedic Matt Rousselle makes his way to the front door of a modest, two-storey house...

R U OK? A conversation could change a life.

R U OK?Day (Thursday 9 September, 2021) is our national day of action dedicated to...

Dungog wins Team Award

21OPCC kicked off to a great start on Tuesday 7 September with the announcement of...

Promoting trauma informed care during a pandemic

Covid-19 can be a source of trauma for older people, who may demonstrate physical, emotional,...

What about death?

“What about death” is a fortnightly podcast exploring the many and varied experiences and perceptions...

Invitation – CareSearch Portal Launch

You’re invited to join the virtual launch of the new CareSearch portal. The portal will...

Free education tools for culturally responsive palliative care

New Gwandalan elearning for health professionals providing palliative care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people....

Toolkit for World Hospice & Palliative Care Day

The Worldwide Hospice Palliative Care Alliance has launched the online Toolkit for the upcoming World Hospice...

Palliative care nurse translates health messages for her Lao community

Mani Sidara is from the Lao community. In addition to her job in health, she...

Vaccines reach the most vulnerable and remote in the world!

No matter how far or difficult, UNICEF teams are working to reach everyone with COVID-19...

NSW Award Finalists

The National Palliative Care Awards 2021 finalists have been announced. Congratulations to the following teams...

Boy in tent raises funds for hospice

Max Woosey, known to millions as ‘The Boy in the Tent’ has passed the 500th...