Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health plan a good step forward
The development of actions and deliverables to measure real change in improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health care has been welcomed by Palliative Care Australia (PCA) CEO Liz Callaghan. Read more
The MBS Review is underway with more information on the consultation hub. PCA would like to see palliative care representation in the MBS review. Click here to see PCA's recommended item changes. Read more
What: Let's talk about death, baby! Time: 7:00pm AEDT Date: Thursday 5 November 2015
To find out more and participate click here
National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards
The public consultation on Version 2 of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards closes on Friday 30 October 2015. Details can be found here
Phone Advisory Line
Access the latest expert palliative care advice by phone. Read more
Carers Workshops
What: Carers Australia and PCA are delivering training for those who support carers working in palliative care. When: Four workshops 2 - 6 November 2015 Where: Townsville and Brisbane, QLD More information: (07) 3900 8116 email: mehmann@carersqld.asn.au
Expert roundtable held to identify resources for paediatric palliative care. See PCA's perspective
End of Life at Home Launch
PCA CEO Liz Callaghan launched the End of Life at Home Report. Read the report here.
Centre of Research Excellence in End-of-Life Care
PCA President Professor Patsy Yates today shared her experience about leading the Centre of Research Excellence in end-of-life care at the Australian Palliative Care Research Colloquium 2015. Read more
Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association Seminar
What: International Perspectives and Australian Experiences on Patient Engagement and End-of-Life Care When: 9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday 2 November 2015 Where: North Ryde, Sydney NSW
To register and for more information click here
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Death Data
PCA are hosting a poll on what is most important when preparing for end-of-life care. To participate scroll down to the blue box on the right hand side of the PCA website.
