In 2026, with the support of the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care, National Palliative Care Week (NPCW) will run from Sunday, 10 May until Saturday, 16 May.
Date: Friday 15th May 2026
-
Time: TBC
-
Venue: TBC
-
FREE for PCNSW members
-
Fee for non PCNSW members: TBA
Not a PCNSW member yet? Become a member by clicking here and attend the event for free, plus your membership will be valid until 30th June 2027. Important note: This education day is suitable for healthcare professionals wishing to expand their palliative care knowledge and skills. It is not suitable for community members.
Orange heart pins
The orange heart is the national symbol for Palliative Care. By wearing an orange heart pin, you are showing your support of palliative care and helping start a conversation.
The pins have a retail value of $5 per pin, which is an agreed value across all palliative care peak bodies who have the rights to sell these pins. A % of this is retained by the palliative care peak bodies to assist fund ongoing advocacy, promotion and awareness of palliative care. You could also choose to sell these pins to recover your costs, but they must be sold at the agreed $5 per pin price point. Your support through these pins is greatly appreciated.
A minimum quantity of 10 ($50) is required for an order to be placed. There is no maximum order. An invoice will then be generated and your order will be dispatched.
Orange heart
t-shirts
We have partnered with Palliative Care Australia to offer an online shop with orange heart t-shirts available to order. Choose from 4 different styles, dark blue and white t-shirts available.
Volunteer
your time
Reach out to local palliative care volunteering services and enquire about volunteer opportunities. Whether it’s providing companionship to patients and their families, assisting with administrative tasks, or organising fundraising events, your involvement can make a significant impact.
Find out more on our Volunteer Hub
Advocate for
policy changes
Get involved in advocacy efforts to improve access to palliative care services in your region. Write letters or contact your local representatives, urging them to support policies that ensure equitable access to palliative care for everyone in NSW.
Click HERE to find out your local Member of Parliament.
During National Palliative Care Week, let’s come together and show our unwavering support for palliative care nurses, doctors, allied health workers, carers and volunteers.
Consider Palliative Care as a career path. We talk to nurses from all over NSW in this short video to find out what a career in Palliative Care looks like.

