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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Finalists announced for palliative care volunteer awards
Palliative Care NSW is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2026 NSW Palliative Care Volunteer of the Year Awards. We have four finalists in each category and have included a...
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Calvary Kogarah Celebrating 60 Years of Caring for the Community
For 60 years, Calvary Health Care Kogarah has delivered compassionate palliative care alongside rehabilitation services that support people to live fuller, more meaningful lives. Since opening on 22 May 1966,...
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Palliative Care NSW’s Commitment to the Stolen Generations Survivors Action Plan
NSW Health has launched the Stolen Generations Survivors Action Plan 2025–2030: Towards Health and Healing, the first action plan of its kind in Australia and a significant step forward in addressing the...
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