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.

  • FEBRUARY 25, 2026
  • 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Being Present in the ‘In-Between’: Understanding Living Grief

Palliative care is not only for end-of-life; it frequently involves support…

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  • MARCH 3, 2026
  • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

NSW Network of Managers of Palliative Care Volunteers – March meeting

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

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  • APRIL 14, 2026
  • 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Palliative Care Volunteer Biography Service Training

Palliative Care Volunteer Biography Service Training Are you looking to exp…

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  • FEBRUARY 25, 2026
  • 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Being Present in the ‘In-Between’: Understanding Living Grief

Palliative care is not only for end-of-life; it frequently involves support…

Find out more
  • MARCH 3, 2026
  • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

NSW Network of Managers of Palliative Care Volunteers – March meeting

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

Find out more
  • APRIL 14, 2026
  • 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Palliative Care Volunteer Biography Service Training

Palliative Care Volunteer Biography Service Training Are you looking to exp…

Find out more

Our Latest News

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

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  • FEBRUARY 24, 2026

2025–26 Volunteer Grants Round

Volunteer Grants support the work of community organisations that rely on volunteers by removing barriers to volunteering and promoting awareness of volunteering opportunities. Grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 will be available to assist eligible not-for-profit community organisations that rely on volunteers. Grants can be used to purchase communication or insurance ite…

  • FEBRUARY 24, 2026
2025–26 Volunteer Grants Round
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  • FEBRUARY 23, 2026
Every Life Has a Story Worth Telling
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  • FEBRUARY 20, 2026
Establishing palliative care volunteering roles
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Search a Volunteer Service Centre

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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