Palliative Care WA

02/09/2026

🎨Art has a unique way of helping us connect, reflect and begin conversations that matter.

The 2027 Live Well, Die Well Art Prize, presented by Palliative Care Australia and Arcare Family Foundation invites artists to use visual art to explore ‘Conversations about end of life’.

There’s no single way to approach the theme. We want to see what it means to you. Entries are now open and close Monday 11 January 2027.

Find out more: https://livewell.awardsplatform.com/

01/09/2026

Will you be travelling from rural or regional WA to attend this year’s Palliative Care Summit? 🧡

Travel support may be available to help you get there.

Thanks to the generous support of Lotterywest, PCWA is offering a limited number of travel subsidies to help people from eligible not-for-profit organisations in rural and regional WA attend the Summit in person.

The subsidies can help with travel and accommodation costs for the Summit at Optus Stadium on Thursday 12 November.

If you work or volunteer for a not-for-profit organisation in rural or regional WA, take a look at the eligibility requirements and apply early. Applications close at 5pm on Friday 2 October 2026.

👉 Check if you’re eligible and find out how to apply: https://palliativecarewa.asn.au/summit-travel-support/

27/08/2026

Want to learn more about palliative care or planning ahead for future care? There are a range of in-person and online workshops coming up over the next few weeks. Visit our website to register.

🧡 Monday 31 August | 2.00pm – 3.00pm | Online
PalliLEARN: What is palliative care?
Learn more about palliative care and the support it can provide.

🧡 Tuesday 1 September | 9.30am – 12.00pm | Shenton Park
Advance Health Directive (AHD) workshop
Practical guidance and support to help you work towards completing your AHD.

🧡 Thursday 3 September | 1.00pm – 2.30pm
🧡 Tuesday 29 September | 10.30am – 12.00pm
Advance Care Planning Safe Space workshops | Online
Learn about Advance Care Planning, how to get started and talking with loved ones about your end of life wishes. These workshops are for people with a chronic condition or terminal illness, and those who care for them.

🧡 Thursday 24 September | 1.00pm – 2.00pm | Online
PalliLEARN: What matters most and how to talk about it
Explore what matters most and how to have conversations about your wishes and preferences.

25/08/2026

Sign up to our bimonthly newsletter for the latest news, events and resources from across the palliative care community🧡

Subscribe here: https://palliativecarewa.asn.au/

19/08/2026

Know someone making a difference in rural health?

The WA Rural Health Excellence Awards shine a light on the dedication, leadership and contribution of Aboriginal health professionals, allied health professionals, clinical leaders, specialists, nurses, GPs, health teams and health service contributors working across regional and remote Western Australia.

The awards are an opportunity to recognise the many people working in rural and regional communities, including those providing palliative care and supporting people to live, die and grieve well closer to home.

Nominations close at 5pm on Wednesday 2 September.

Find out more and nominate:
https://www.waruralhealthexcellenceawards.com.au/

18/08/2026

Register for the 2026 Palliative Care Summit.

🧡Innovation at the Heart of Care🧡
AI and technology supporting compassion, dignity and connection in palliative care.
Thursday 12 November 2026, Optus Stadium

Technology is changing the way we deliver care, communicate and support people living with life-limiting illness. But how do we ensure innovation strengthens the compassion, dignity and human connection at the heart of palliative care?

Join us at the 2026 Palliative Care Summit to hear from recognised industry leaders across health, technology, research and palliative care, with presentations, practical examples and different perspectives on AI and technology.

Thanks to the support of the WA Department of Health and our valued sponsors and supporters, the Summit is accessible to the palliative care community at no cost. Don’t miss out. Register today!

Find out more: https://palliativecarewa.asn.au/palliative-care-summit-2026/

17/08/2026

How do we talk about dying and death?🧡

Conversations about dying and death can sometimes feel difficult to start. Having information and knowing what questions to ask can help people and families make informed choices about the end of life.

On Friday 28 August, Compassionate Communities Australia is hosting a free introductory session in Shenton Park (Perth), exploring community-based approaches to dying and death, including home funerals and different burial and cremation options.

The session is an opportunity to ask questions, discuss different perspectives and build confidence in having conversations about end of life choices.

For more information go to: https://bit.ly/4bLmiQH

Send a message to learn more

13/08/2026

Have you completed your Advance Health Directive?

An Advance Health Directive (AHD) is a voluntary legal document that allows you to record the medical treatments you would or would not want in particular circumstances. You can also include your values and preferences for future care.

We offer free AHD document support workshops, where we guide you through each section, giving you the opportunity to work towards completing your document and ask questions along the way. Our next workshop is:

Tuesday 1 September
9.30am-12.00pm
15 Bedbrook Place, Shenton Park

Register for the workshop here: https://events.humanitix.com/advance-health-directive-document-support-workshop-sept-01

10/08/2026

Palliative Care WA President Liz Behjat will be joining Andrew Collins on ABC Drive shortly to talk about Dying to Know Day and Proveda's Share Your Final Song initiative.

Dying to Know Day is an opportunity to have conversations many of us tend to put off, about what matters to us, what we would want if we became seriously ill, and how we want to be cared for towards the end of life.

Having these conversations can help us prepare for the future while still focusing on living as well as possible for as long as possible. Let's help ensure the people around us understand our wishes, values and priorities if our circumstances change.

Listen in at 4.30pm to hear Liz share why these conversations matter and reveal her final song. 🧡

🎵 What’s your final song?

Today is Dying to Know Day, a national campaign bringing Australians together to start conversations about death, dying and grief.

Last year, hundreds of Australians shared the songs that mean the most to them in response to one simple question: What’s your final song?

This year, Dying to Know is inviting Australians to add their final song to the official Dying to Know playlist on Spotify.

Share your final song and start a conversation about death, dying and grief.

Find out more: https://proveda.com.au/community-programs/dying-to-know/

Dying to Know

05/08/2026

🧡The countdown is on to the Palliative Care Summit 2026!🧡

On 12 November, the Summit will bring the sector together to share knowledge, exchange ideas and discuss how technology and AI can support compassion, dignity and connection in palliative care.

We're excited to welcome Silverchain as the major sponsor of this year's Summit. As one of Australia's leading not-for-profit providers of home health and aged care services, Silverchain's support reflects a shared commitment to compassionate, person-centred care and improving outcomes for people and their families.

Registrations will open later this month. Thanks to the support of the WA Department of Health and our valued sponsors and supporters, the Summit is accessible to the palliative care community at no cost. We'll be announcing our keynote speakers and program over the coming weeks. Stay tuned!