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
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Time: 9:00am – 3:30pm
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Venue: Northside Conference Centre, Sydney (In person)
Livestream to regional, rural and remote hubs
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FREE for PCNSW members
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Fee for non PCNSW members: $110 inc GST
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.
National Palliative Care Week Events:
PCNSW CALD Member Circle
PCNSW Member Circle – iCanPlan Program: Improving Advance Care Planning Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities.
Tue, 12 May, 11:30am – 12:30pm AEST
To celebrate National Palliative Care Week, we are opening the May member circle of PCNSW’s CALD Communities & Palliative Care Professional Network to ALL members of PCNSW. The theme for National Palliative Care Week is Getting to the heart of it: Big Questions. Real Answers.🧡
The CALD Communities & Palliative Care Professional Network allows members of Palliative Care NSW to come together once a quarter to engage in peer-to-peer discussions and consultation regarding culturally appropriate palliative care. This Network is open to all PCNSW members, and we invite you to join and engage with these discussions and presentations.
Register HERE
Rethinking Dementia and End of Life Care webinar
PCA NPCW Guest Lecture: Rethinking Dementia and End of Life Care, Dr Michael Chapman
As part of National Palliative Care Week, Palliative Care Australia are livestreaming a special guest lecture at 12:30pm on Thursday 14 May. The topic is an important one: Rethinking Dementia and End-of-Life Care.
The lecture will be delivered at Parliament House by a national leader in palliative care, Dr Michael Chapman, Director of Palliative Care at Canberra Hospital and Lead of the Palliative Care Research Unit at Clare Holland House.
Date: Thu 14th of May 2026
Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Registration and more information HERE
PCNSW Professional Education Day
Palliative Care NSW Professional Education Day
The Professional Education Day is a clinical education event for healthcare professionals from various disciplines working in palliative care.
Event Details
Friday 15th May, 2026
9am – 3:30pm (AEST)
Northside Conference Centre, Sydney (In person)
Livestream to Regional Hubs:
- Broken Hill
- Buronga
- Balranald
- Kyogle
- Grafton
- Wagga Wagga
- Griffith
- Moruya
- Queanbeyan
Book your ticket NOW as numbers are limited.
More information HERE
PCNSW Community Conversation - Batemans Bay
Location: Goodwin Village The Manor. 156 Beach Rd, Batemans Bay NSW 2536
Date: Tue 19th of May 2026
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Registration is Essential: Click HERE to book
2026 NSW Palliative Care Volunteer of the Year Awards
Palliative Care NSW recognises the invaluable contribution of volunteers who generously dedicate their time to improving the quality of life for individuals and families facing the significant challenges that accompany a life-limiting illness.
To honour their selflessness and compassion, we are pleased to announce the second year of the NSW Palliative Care Volunteer of the Year Award, and the introduction of a new category: NSW Palliative Care Volunteer Team of the Year.
Award winners to be announced during National Volunteer Week.
This event is by invitation only
Location: State Library of NSW
Date: Wed 20th of May 2026
Find the finalists here.
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.
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