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:

Fact Sheet EOLE Self-Care: For many healthcare professionals, learning about end-of-life care or working with people at the end of life may trigger feelings of sadness or distress, or even just a need to talk to someone who will listen. This Fact Sheet contains helpful information and links to support your wellbeing.

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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Latest News

Pain management: An essential part of palliative care

On 10 October, communities around the world will mark World Hospice and Palliative Care Day 2026, with the theme Pain Management: An Essential Part of Palliative Care. The theme was...

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The 2026 Grieve Project Award winners announced

Hunter Writers’ Centre is delighted to announce the award winners for the 2026 Grieve Project, a national storytelling initiative that invites the exploration of grief through creative expression. Works submitted span...

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NSW expands access to Palliative Care Units with major milestones at Tamworth and Wyong

Two significant milestones have recently been achieved as part of the Government’s $93 million capital investment in the World Class End of Life Care program. From the official opening of...

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