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Call for research participants: Experiences of life-limiting illness, end of life, care and grieving in pandemic times.
Researchers from UNSW Sydney and The University of Warwick (UK) are conducting a broader research study on experiences of illness, the end of life,...
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Congratulations to the NSW finalists in the 2025 National Palliative Care Awards
Palliative Care Australia has announced the 24 finalists for the 2025 National Palliative Care Awards. The prestigious awards, proudly sponsored by Silverchain, celebrate excellence, innovation, and...
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Member profile: Li Na Xu
Li Na Xu is a valued member of PCNSW and serves as the Secretary of the Palliative Aged Care Network, a professional network we...
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Palliative Care for EVERYONE: Respect and Dignity at the End of Life
Palliative Care NSW’s 2025 Professional Education Day in May opened with a session on access and equity in palliative care. The session asked the...
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Improving palliative care for people who use alcohol and other drugs
A perspective piece on improving palliative care for people who use alcohol and other drugs, published in the Medical Journal of Australia, highlights the need for...
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New Caring@home Resources for First Nations Families
Caring@home has released new culturally tailored resources developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families who are caring for someone at the end of...
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2025 Study: Advance Care Planning Prevalence in Australia
A landmark national study commissioned by Advance Care Planning Australia reveals that only one in three Australians (33%) have taken steps to plan for...
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Dying to Know Day 2025: Nobody Knows
Dying to Know Day is back on Friday, August 8, 2025 with a bold mission: to spark honest, empowering conversations about end-of-life planning. This...
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$3 million boost for Palliative Care in South Western Sydney
Palliative Care NSW welcomes this latest announcement that should see palliative care patients and their families across south-western Sydney benefitting from improved services, with the...
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NAIDOC Week: A final wish comes true
NAIDOC Week 2025, from July 6 to 13, marks a significant milestone this year: 50 years of honoring the rich cultures, histories, and contributions...
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Blacktown Hospital’s iGEM Unit: Transforming Care for Aged Care Residents
With an ageing population and growing demand for palliative care, the iGEM unit at Blacktown Hospital is showing what’s possible when hospitals and aged...
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Inclusive Aged Care Forum 2025
In recognition of Aged Care Week, PCNSW attended the Inclusive Aged Care Forum, held online on the 18th of June, by Partners in Culturally Appropriate Care...
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