As the leading voice for our membership, we work vigorously to ensure that every person in NSW will have access to quality care that addresses their physical, psychological and spiritual needs as they approach and reach the end of life.

As a health professional, we aim to equip you with evidence-based resources and connect you with networks, to help you better serve the palliative care community.

Expression of interest to work in Palliative Care

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Helpful links

World Health Organisation – full consensus definition of palliative care (2021)

Remuneration for palliative care services – CareSearch has provided the most current information for health professionals

About Palliative Care – Developed by PCNSW, this is a suite of online learning tools for anyone interested in understanding more about palliative care.

Capacity and consent to medical treatment – An up-to-date fact sheet from ELDAC

Palliative Caring Booklet – Information for families and carers who are caring for a person with a life limiting illness or condition

Latest News

Are you ok day is today: Give the gift of conversation

Are you ok day is today: Give the gift of conversation and connect with seniors “Ageing is not without challenges – health, relocation, loss, isolation or difficulties completing tasks that were once simple – any of these can lead to friends,...

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Palliative Nexus free webinar on reflections on doing palliative care in Central Australia.

Palliative Nexus free webinar. Christine Sanderson will share her reflections and insights in moving to Central Australia. Dr Sanderson now lives and works on Arrernte land as the palliative care...

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Snapshot 2022 research published

Snapshot 2022 research published: A review of palliative care volunteering in NSW has now been published. This research was undertaken by the Palliative Care NSW Volunteer Support Services Programme and is...

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Latest Resources for Health Professionals

Register your interest for the palliative care biography training.

The Volunteer Support Services Programme has received inquiries recently from people interested in learning about palliative care biography. Register your interest for the palliative care biography training. If enough people...

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Invitation to Participate in a Study on Psychedelic Therapy in The Cancer Field

Invitation to Participate in a Study on Psychedelic Therapy in The Cancer Field A study is being conducted at James Cook University Queensland on the views towards psychedelic-assisted therapy, particularly...

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The Power of Music in Care

Using music which is familiar and preferred by the person you care for, can provide an opportunity to engage in an activity that may stimulate emotions and movement (dance), address...

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