As part of Palliative Care New South Wales, the Volunteer Services Support Program is here to champion palliative care volunteering across the state. We provide resources, education, and support to palliative care volunteers and volunteer services and work towards building capacity in the sector.

Upcoming Events

We host and promote events to support our volunteer community through workshops, training and meet ups. Join one of our events and meet our volunteer community.

  • JULY 22 – OCTOBER 28, 2026

PalliLEARN – Free Palliative Care Education for Community & Volunteers – Jul to Oct 2026

Welcome to PalliLEARN Introductory easy-to-understand courses for building …

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  • SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
  • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

NSW Network of Managers of Palliative Care Volunteers – September meeting

The role of the Network is to ensure best practice for managers of palliati…

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  • OCTOBER 20 – OCTOBER 21, 2026

2026 Volunteer Managers Conference

Held just once every two years, the NSW Palliative Care Volunteer Managers …

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  • JULY 22 – OCTOBER 28, 2026

PalliLEARN – Free Palliative Care Education for Community & Volunteers – Jul to Oct 2026

Welcome to PalliLEARN Introductory easy-to-understand courses for building …

Find out more
  • SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
  • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

NSW Network of Managers of Palliative Care Volunteers – September meeting

The role of the Network is to ensure best practice for managers of palliati…

Find out more
  • OCTOBER 20 – OCTOBER 21, 2026

2026 Volunteer Managers Conference

Held just once every two years, the NSW Palliative Care Volunteer Managers …

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Our Latest News

Keep up to date with our latest news in the palliative care, volunteering community and more.

FEATURED STORY
  • JUNE 11, 2026

Dementia Care Training for Volunteers 

Supporting people living with dementia requires compassion, patience, and the right knowledge. Volunteers play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals experiencing memory and thinking challenges, particularly in aged care settings. Recognising this, the Dementia Care Training for Volunteers course has been developed to offer accessible, practical ed…

  • JUNE 11, 2026
Dementia Care Training for Volunteers 
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  • JUNE 11, 2026
Positions vacant
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  • JUNE 10, 2026
When care is felt, not just done
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We have an extensive network of Volunteer Service Centres throughout NSW. Search your location and get directed to a Volunteer Service Centre close to you.

Become a member of Palliative Care NSW

Palliative Care New South Wales is the peak body in NSW representing palliative care providers and those with an interest in palliative care. Palliative Care New South Wales is a member of the national peak body Palliative Care Australia.

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Special member rate available for volunteers.

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