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
Advance Care Planning: Factsheet for Health Professionals
General Practitioner & Primary Care Resources:
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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NSW 2026-27 State Budget: Health funding boosted but will this extend to palliative care?
NSW Treasurer, The Hon Daniel Mookhey MLC handed down the 2026–27 NSW Budget on Tuesday 23 June 2026. One of the key announcements by the Treasurer was that “this Budget...
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Opening of the New Palliative Care Ward at Lady Davidson Private Hospital
Lady Davidson Private Hospital recently celebrated the opening of their new Palliative Care Ward. Deputy CEO, Megan Asbury was in attendance. Located in North Turramurra, the new ward has been thoughtfully designed...
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International Dementia Conference 2026: Scholarship Recipient Insights
Palliative Care NSW (PCNSW), with funding support from the NSW Ministry of Health, was pleased to offer scholarships to three members to attend the International Dementia Conference 2026, held in...
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