Resources
Helpful resources and links
World Health Organisation: Full consensus definition of palliative care (2021)
Palliative Caring Booklet (online version): Information for families and carers who are caring for a person with a life limiting illness or condition
Flowcharts to assist General Practitioners: When and how to refer to Palliative Care
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Congratulations to the NSW finalists in the 2025 National Palliative Care Awards
Palliative Care Australia has announced the 24 finalists for the 2025 National Palliative Care Awards. The prestigious awards, proudly sponsored by Silverchain, celebrate excellence, innovation, and leadership across Australia’s palliative care sector. From...
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Member profile: Li Na Xu
Li Na Xu is a valued member of PCNSW and serves as the Secretary of the Palliative Aged Care Network, a professional network we strongly support. She works as a...
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Grief Awareness Month
Each August, the National Association for Loss and Grief (NALAG) leads Grief Awareness Month. Their Lonely But Not Alone campaign aims to promote wellness around experiences of loss, grief, and trauma and build...
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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 health practitioners and health workers, and other health professionals about laws on end of life...
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Paediatric End-of-Life Care Communication course
A new course on End-of-Life Communication in Paediatric Palliative Care is accessible for free on the Paediatric Education Hub on the PPC4U website. These modules are tailored for Health Care Professionals to...
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National Advance Care Planning Week (18 – 24 March)
National Advance Care Planning Week provides an ideal opportunity to participate in an education event or discuss your values with loved ones, highlighting what matters most to you. This is also...
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