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
Advance Care Planning: Factsheet for Health Professionals
Latest Resources for Health Professionals
CareSearch GP Kit
CareSearch has released a new GP kit that brings together practical, evidence-informed tools and resources for GPs to use, along with resources GPs can share with patients and families. The...
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End-of-Life Pathway update
The End-of-Life Pathway began 1st November 2025. The pathway supports older people who have been diagnosed with 3 months or less to live, have poor functional ability and wish to...
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PCOC Version 4 Clinical Manual: Released!
Palliative Care Outcomes Collaboration (PCOC) is funded by the Australian Government and offers free, voluntary participation for all services providing palliative care. Since its establishment in 2005, PCOC has served...
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Federal Budget: CPCiAC Outcome Falls Short, Boost for EOL Pathway
Written by Kirsty Blades, CEO, Palliative Care NSW The 2026 Federal Budget delivers mixed results for palliative and end of life care. Of most concern was the announcement that the...
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Reflecting on National Palliative Care Week 2026
Getting to the heart of it: Big Questions. Real Answers From 10–16 May 2026, Palliative Care NSW marked National Palliative Care Week (NPCW) by bringing communities, health professionals, and advocates together...
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2026 NSW Palliative Care Volunteer of the Year Award Winners Announced
Southern Highlands local, Sandra Hiscock, and the Nepean Hawkesbury Supportive and Palliative Care Volunteers team have won the 2026 NSW Palliative Care Volunteer of the Year Awards. Volunteer of the Year: Sandra Hiscock, Southern Highlands...
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