News for palliative care

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...

Barwon Health seeking a Physiotherapist
Read MoreBarwon Health are seeking a Physiotherapist (Grade 2) for their Palliative Care team. Applications for this permanent part time (48 hours) position will close on 27/02/2026. This is an exciting opportunity to work in Palliative Care and assist with...

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 January 2026 newsletter

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...

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...

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...

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...

Celebrating Wind Phones in Western Victoria
Read MoreA Wind Phone is not connected to any phone line, but it provides a space for people to express their thoughts and feelings to their deceased loved ones, believing their words will be carried on the wind. The wind phone...
