National Volunteer Week 2020
National Volunteer Week 2020 will be held between 18 – 24 May. This year the theme is “Changing Communities. Changing Lives.” The theme is reflective of ...
How Palliative Care NSW is managing coronavirus/COVID-19
We want to give you an update on how Palliative Care New South Wales is managing Coronavirus (COVID-19). The health and well-being of people living ...
Help to make your grant applications more successful
Fundraising seems to be a never-ending job. There are many philanthropic organisations just waiting to give you their money but the process of applying for ...
Broken Hill Group Complete Induction
The second cohort of Broken Hill Community Palliative Care Volunteers has completed the 25-hour Induction Training Program to prepare them for volunteering in the Broken ...
‘The Accidental Counsellor’ Proves Popular Again
Palliative Care volunteers and managers turned out again for a session of ‘The Accidental Counsellor’, this time held in Surry Hills. Presented by Palliative Care ...
New recruits learn the ropes in Southern NSW
A brand new palliative care volunteer service is getting ready to open down in the Snowy-Monaro region. This week a group of new volunteers have ...
Grieve Writing Competition
The Grieve Project believes that healing can happen through the sharing of stories. Opening on Valentine’s Day each year the Grieve Project via the Hunter ...
Parkes Palliative Care Seminar April 3
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED BECAUSE OF COVID19. STAY TUNED FOR UPDATES ON THE NEW DATES Each year, the Parkes Palliative Care Volunteer ...
Webinar: Ageing, Ageism and Care
Don’t miss the opportunity to register for the webinar: Ageing, Ageism and Care from the Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement. Ageing, Ageism and Care: ...
NSW Advance Care Planning Seminar
Do you already understand the basics of advance care planning and now want to take your skills to the next level? Advance Care Planning Australia, ...
Community focus on end-of-life care
A unique opportunity has become available for anyone with an interest in end-of-life care to get involved with the design of a new community-based palliative ...
Financial assistance for vehicles available from Honda
Could your organisation really use some new vehicles to help with transporting palliative care patients? Good news – The Honda Foundation is a charitable trust ...
Guidance Manual for Palliative Care Volunteer Training launched
The Guidance Manual for Palliative Care Volunteer Training was officially launched at the last NSW Network of Managers of Palliative Care Volunteer Services meeting for ...
Community Vision Workshop – Goulburn/Queanbeyan
Would you like to understand more about palliative and end-of-life care options in Goulburn and Queanbeyan? Palliative Care NSW are seeking to facilitate the development ...
Save these dates!
There are some great opportunities coming up in the first half of this year for volunteers and managers of volunteers to connect with their peers ...
Volunteers receive Citizen of the Year Awards
This Australia Day, Palliative Care certainly took main stage when it came to handing out awards. Two Palliative Care Volunteers were recognised for their efforts, ...
Volunteer Data Automation?
Is there a better way to manage palliative care volunteer data? Many palliative care volunteer managers and coordinators have been working with inadequate data management ...
Delivering culturally intelligent care
Ever wish your team was able to better engage with your CALD, Indigenous and LGBTI+ clients? The Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra is hosting the ...
Volunteer grants now available
Volunteer Grants aim to support the efforts of Australia’s volunteers as well as to encourage and increase participation in volunteering. The grants provide small amounts ...
Palliative Care Volunteers come in all shapes and sizes
This Thursday 5 December is International Volunteer Day. Palliative Care volunteers provide crucial support for people with a life-limiting illness, their families and carers. Across ...