Queanbeyan volunteers finish training
Ten brand new volunteers from across the Queanbeyan region have just finished their final training. It was only a matter of a few weeks ago ...
2021 Awards for Excellence in palliative care
Each year the National Palliative Care Awards recognise the excellent work delivered by individuals and organisations who provide exceptional support for people receiving palliative care. ...
“Exploring new dimensions” 2021 Photography Competition
Does a photo of hands holding hands truly portray modern palliative care? What image says palliative care to you? The European Association For Palliative Care ...
International survey for volunteer managers
For all of those working in palliative care, particularly if you are responsible for managing volunteers, you are invited to participate in an international survey ...
Workshop coming to Central Western NSW
Palliative Care NSW and the Volunteer Support Services Programme is pleased to bring another workshop to the Central West of NSW. 2020 has been a ...
Bereavement during COVID-19
If you had someone in your life who has died during the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) would like to ...
Online training – managing difficult conversations
Having difficult conversation is part of everyone’s life and is something we can all learn to do better. Volunteers in palliative care may find themselves ...
Golden Hearted Volunteers
It was National Volunteer Week last week, and even though that’s over, we find ways to recognise and celebrate the service of volunteers every single ...
Palliative Care NSW 40th anniversary
May 23-29 is National Palliative Care Week (NPCW). It is also the 40th Anniversary Celebration of Palliative Care NSW (PC NSW). This year’s theme, ‘Palliative ...
Queanbeyan off to good start
The new Queanbeyan Regional Palliative Care Volunteer Service is off to a good start. Following a media call-out and lots of energetic effort from the ...
Position Vacant – Staff Specialist – Palliative Care Medicine (Temp)
Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) is seeking an experienced Staff Specialist, Palliative Care Medicine, at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. The primary purpose of the role ...
Practical guide for volunteers
During National Volunteers Week, we focus on the extraordinary contribution of volunteers in the delivery of quality and compassionate palliative care. Volunteers may provide a ...
Free webinar – compassionate communities
Palliative Care Queensland is holding a webinar in National Palliative Care Week 2021 to showcase and share activities, stories, outcomes and ideas around nurturing compassionate ...
National Volunteer Week – Things to do
Happy National Volunteer Week from everyone at Palliative Care NSW. We’d like to say a very big THANK YOU to all our amazing volunteers and ...
A Big Wave for Volunteers
It’s here! National Volunteer Week 17 – 23 May 2021. This year, like before, we are being urged to Wave Your Appreciation for Volunteers, as ...
Caring for family caregivers
The growing proportion of older Australians with complex needs means that more and more older people will be transitioning to, living, and dying in the ...
Second session now open for Spirituality forum in northern NSW
Good news! Due to popular demand we have opened a second session on the following day. We are very pleased to offer this free forum ...
International Nurses Day
We join nurses around the country on Tuesday 12th May, in celebrating your special day. Of all the health professions, nurses spend the greatest period ...
Volunteers Complete Training
The third cohort of Community Palliative Care Volunteers has completed the 25 hour Induction Training Program with Far West Local Health District to prepare them ...
Position vacant – Transitional Nurse Practitioner Aged Care Supportive Palliative Care
Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) has an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Transitional Nurse Practitioner (TNP) with a strong interest in ...