Category Archives: News
August 2024 is Grief Awareness Month
‘Let’s talk about grief’ is the awareness campaign this year that aims to reduce stigma...
Advocacy efforts lead to new NDIA Priority Access Application Pathway
In October last year, Palliative Care NSW and the NSW / ACT branch of Palliative...
The Power of Art in Palliative Care
An unlikely connection has developed between Melbourne artist Jeffrey Kelson, who is receiving palliative care,...
Aunty Dulcie Flower AM, trailblazing nurse, receives the NAIDOC 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award
The National NAIDOC Week Awards celebrate the outstanding contributions and excellence of Aboriginal and Torres...
Latest data released by the ABS about Disability, Ageing and Carers in Australia
On 4 July 2024 the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released the latest data about Disability, Ageing and Carers...
Keep the Fire Burning! NAIDOC Week 2024
NAIDOC Week commences on Sunday July 7th and is an opportunity for all Australians to...
Shortages of critical pain relief continue
The persistent issues with the supply of essential pain relief medications continue to generate concern...
Interim report: Voluntary Assisted Dying in NSW
The NSW Voluntary Assisted Dying Board has released their first Interim report for the initial...
New support program for Nurses and Midwives to address sensitive health issues at an early stage
The Australian Government-funded Nurse and Midwife Health Program Australia (NMHPA) is a free, confidential and an independent service...
Advance Care Planning in CALD Communities
On Tuesday 28th May, Palliative Care NSW participated in an Advance Care Planning event for...
Palliative Care NSW response to the 2024–25 NSW State Budget
In our pre-budget submission, Palliative Care NSW emphasised the critical need for enhanced funding, support...
Invest in your Skills: Primary Care Nursing Scholarships are now open
The Australian Government is investing in Australia’s healthcare workforce by providing a new $50.2 million...