News for palliative care
Show Your Heart For Palliative Care-National Palliative Care Week 2026
Read More#Showyourheartforpalliativecare The ‘orange heart’ has been seen and used universally as a symbol for care and friendship. It is seen as being ‘heart-warming and encouraging’ and used as a symbol of ‘always being there for me’ – values that connect...
Live Well Die Well Art Prize | Entries close 11 January
Read MoreLife and death are deeply personal, yet universal experiences, and art has a unique way of helping us connect, reflect and begin the conversations that matter most. The 2027 Live Well, Die Well Art Prize, presented by Palliative Care Australia...
National Palliative Care Awards 2027
Read MorePalliative Care Australia’s (PCA) National Palliative Care Awards celebrate innovation, collaboration and emerging talent across the palliative care sector. Conferred biannially, these awards honour individuals and organisations that deliver exceptional care and support to people receiving palliative care in...
PCV releases State of Palliative Care in Victoria-Summary report August 2026
Read MoreRead the report here
Victorian Palliative and End-of-life Care Framework 2026–2036
Read MoreThe Victorian Government launched Victoria’s Palliative and End-of-life Care Framework 2026–36 on 15 May 2026. The Framework was developed under the guidance of Associate Professor Mark Boughey, as the Chief Palliative Care Adviser. The Framework’s vision and goals represent the Victorian community’s...
Forest Therapy for Grief & Bereavement Health and Wellbeing in Nature “And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul” – John Muir
Read MoreIn recognition of National Palliative Care week Amanda Myring, Barwon Health palliative care team’s grief and bereavement counsellor combined her love of forest therapy with her work as a grief and bereavement counsellor and took a small group of people...
Barwon South Western Region Palliative Care Consortium newsletter
Read MoreThe latest edition of the BSWRPCC newsletter offers an informative update for those involved in palliative care. Stay informed by subscribing to the BSWRPCC newsletter to receive regular updates and educational opportunities. Click here to read the April 2026 newsletter
How wind phones are making space for grief and connection after death-Lucy Sweeney talks to Amber Gordon & Anna Gray on ABC Radio National
Read MoreAfter someone you love dies, it’s often the small things that hit the hardest. A song on the radio. Driving past their favourite picnic spot. Reaching for your phone to call them after a rough day and then remembering you...
Wind Phones for Healing: A 2026 Community Collaboration Proposal-Coming soon
Read MoreVictorian Palliative Care Consortia will be expanding the Wind Phone project in 2026-more information coming soon. Email [email protected] for further information
Western Victoria PHN – Palliative Care Breakfast Meetings
Read MoreAre you Interested in Palliative Care? Starting in February, a face-to-face breakfast meeting will be held the first Tuesday of every month (there is also an online option available). It will be held at The Wharf Shed, 15 Eastern Beach Rd, Geelong between...