News for palliative care

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

Colac Area Health seeking Community Palliative Care Coordinator
Read MoreColac Community Palliative Care are seeking an experienced Palliative Care Nurse to to fill the position of Community Palliative Care Coordinator for the period 16/02/2026 to 15/11/2026. Further information, or to apply

National Palliative Care Standards
Read MoreEmbedding the Standards isn’t about ticking boxes – it’s about creating space for reflection, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Start Small, Think Big Improving palliative care doesn’t always require big changes. Sometimes it starts with a conversation: Are we supporting carers...

Boost your Palliative Care Skills with a PEPA/IPEPA Clinical Observational Placement-Warrnambool & Geelong
Read MoreBoost Your Palliative Care Skills with a PEPA | IPEPA Clinical Observational Placement! Are you looking to deepen your palliative care knowledge, strengthen your confidence, and expand your professional network? PEPA | IPEPA Clinical Observational Placements offer a unique, immersive learning...

Meg Harrison – the Cachexia Clinic podcast
Read MorePalliative Care nurse practitioner Meg Harrison speaks about the amazing work of the Cachexia Clinic, its positive impact on patients and their families, and how Barwon Health is a leader and innovator in this space. Please take the opportunity to...

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 December 2025 newsletter

Tell your story-Tomorrow’s Care Starts Today-PCV 2026 Election Campaign
Read MoreTomorrow’s Care Starts Today is a campaign advocating for better access to quality palliative care across the state. To make a real impact, we need the voices of those who know best – people like you. Stories from service provider...

Understanding anticipatory grief-At the recent OPCC conference, Chris Hall AM, CEO of Grief Australia, explored this complex terrain of anticipatory grief.
Read MoreGrief doesn’t always wait for death to arrive. It can begin quietly, unfolding in layers as we anticipate loss. When someone enters palliative care, grief often walks beside them. Sometimes months, even years, before a death, families begin mourning who...

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 October 2025 newsletter

OT Week 2025 and Room 64 – A Palliative Care Podcast
Read MoreKicking off with World OT Day on 27 October, OT Week 2025 runs until 2 November and is an annual celebration of the extraordinary impact occupational therapists make every day. In the latest episode of Room 64 | A Palliative...
