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

Flowchart to assist General Practitioners

When and how to refer to Palliative Care

Latest News

Communication Skills in Palliative Care

This e-learning resource has been developed to assist nurses to enhance their communication skills in challenging conversations with patients and families facing a life–limiting illness. It has been created by...

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New training program to equip pharmacists with essential palliative care skills

Palliative Care NSW congratulates The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) on the launch of a new national training program to equip pharmacists with the knowledge, skills, and compassion needed to...

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International Nurses Day (12 May 2025)

Today, on International Nurses Day, we honour the compassionate and dedicated nurses who are at the heart of our healthcare system. Their unwavering commitment to patient and family care and support...

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Latest Resources for Health Professionals

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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