Community Conversations
Free workshops to help you plan your future health and care decisions and talk about what matters most.
Community Conversations is a free, 1.5-hour live education session designed to help people better understand future health care and end-of-life planning, and to feel more confident having these important conversations.
What You’ll Learn
✅ How to plan for your future healthcare that reflects your values and preferences your health decisions reflect what matters most to you
✅What palliative care is, when it can help, and how to access it
✅How to start conversations with loved ones about your values, wishes, and preferences
✅Local support services available, with guidance from a health professional in your area
✅How to navigate end-of-life matters
Who Should Attend?
Everyone is welcome – at any age or stage of life.
These sessions are particularly helpful if you:
✅Are an active retiree
✅Have ageing parents and want to understand available supports
✅Are living with a serious illness
✅Are caring for someone with a serious illness
✅Simply want to be better informed and prepared for the future
⭐All attendees will receive a free resource kit and the confidence to navigate life’s most difficult transitions
The Community Conversations project is supported by funding from NSW Ministry of Health and our local partners across NSW.
Location |
Date |
Time |
Venue |
Registration is Essential |
| Cardiff | Thu 14th of May 2026 | 10:30am – 12:00pm | Awabakal Medical – Cardiff. 52 Pendlebury Rd, Cardiff NSW 2285 | Call 1300 174 908 |
| Batemans Bay | Tue 19th of May 2026 | 10:00am – 11:30am | Goodwin Village The Manor. 156 Beach Rd, Batemans Bay NSW 2536 |
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| Auburn | Wed 27th of May 2026 | 10:30am – 12:00pm | Australian Care Foundation Auburn. Level 2/39 Queen St, Auburn NSW 2144 | Click HERE |
| Taree | Thu 11th of June 2026 | 11:30am – 1:00pm | Wesley Mission Taree. 75 Manning St, Taree NSW 2430. |
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“Valuable, clear information. This was something new to me, so made me realise that we should all be having these conversations with our loved ones“.
“I found the information very helpful, the cards will help me discuss with my girls because this subject is taboo to them”.
“It will help us with our decisions and help with my 97 year old mother who has dementia and the care she has“.
Host a Free Community Conversation
Bring Community Conversations to your workplace or community group
We’re looking for organisations, workplaces, and community groups across NSW to host a free, in-person session.
Palliative Care NSW will:
✅Travel to your location
✅Secure a suitable venue
✅Provide catering
All you need to do is bring people together.
👉If you are interested, please complete the form below.
Host a Community Conversations Expression of Interest
Please fill in the details below and we will be in touch with you shortly. Thank you!