23 Sep 2026
Access to medicines remains a challenge
A national project is using feedback from residential aged care nurses to develop practical training on the safe and appropriate use of palliative care medicines.
24 Sep 2026
New research highlights gaps in dementia awareness
Many Australians may not feel confident talking about dementia, with new research pointing to limited public knowledge about the condition.
07 Sep 2026
Proposed changes to NDIS planning and supports
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (DHDA) is seeking feedback on proposed changes to NDIS planning and supports.
15 Jul 2026
Senate Pushes for More Flexible End-of-Life Care at Home
Older Australians approaching the end of life could receive more flexible support at home if a new Senate recommendation is adopted.
13 Jul 2026
Palliative Care Australia Calls for Board Director Nominations
Palliative Care Australia (PCA) is inviting eligible members to nominate for three elected positions on its Board of Directors. The successful candidates will be elected at the organisation's Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will be held online via Microsoft Teams on Thursday, 22 October 2026, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm AEDT.
09 Jul 2026
Dr Chris Hatherly Takes the Helm at Palliative Care Australia
Palliative Care Australia (PCA) has welcomed Dr Chris Hatherly as its new Chief Executive Officer, bringing more than two decades of leadership experience in health, research, ageing and public policy to the national organisation.
08 Jul 2026
Government Backs Permanent First Nations Aged Care Commissioner to Improve Culturally Safe Care
The Australian Government has announced plans to create a permanent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care Commissioner, marking another step in improving aged care services for First Nations communities.
04 Jun 2026
Faster aged care support for people with MND welcomed, says Palliative Care Australia
Palliative Care Australia (PCA) has welcomed the Australian Government’s decision to fast-track aged care support for people living with motor neurone disease (MND), and is calling for the same approach to be applied more broadly to other people with urgent, life-limiting conditions.
02 Jun 2026
Proposed NDIS changes could leave people with terminal illness without support, says Palliative Care Australia
Palliative Care Australia (PCA) has raised concerns that proposed changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Act may leave people with life-limiting illness without access to essential support.
27 May 2026
Palliative Care Australia opens Board recruitment for two Independent Directors
Palliative Care Australia (PCA) is inviting applications for two Independent Director positions on its Board, as current directors near the end of their terms.