For 29 years, Anne-Marie Traynor has managed a highly regarded Palliative Care Volunteer Program at Calvary Health Care Kogarah, she has now announced her retirement.
Please read more about her remarkable journey by clicking on link below.
volunteerhub.com.au/anne-marie-tra…

National Volunteer Week, 20-26 May 2024.
This year’s theme, ‘Something for Everyone’, emphasizes the significant contribution of volunteers in our community & encourages non-volunteers to participate.
Read more about the resources available to share:
volunteerhub.com.au/national-volun…

On the 20th of March the Health Legislation Amendment (Removal of Requirement for a Collaborative Arrangement) Bill was introduced to Federal Parliament by the Labor Government.
Thoughts of two of our Nurse Practitioners members can be found here:
palliativecarensw.org.au/new-nurse-prac…

You are invited to participate in a research study exploring the experiences of social workers in supporting people with a life-limiting illness to access the NDIS

Please read more by clicking here:
bit.ly/3vu6AI4

2024 Volunteer of the Year awards open for nominations
The NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards are an annual program aimed at recognising the incredible dedication, effort and community service of the state’s volunteers, volunteer leaders and volunteer teams.
volunteerhub.com.au/2024-volunteer…

Partyline is an online magazine published by the National Rural Health Alliance.

PCNSW was invited to contribute to this publication and share findings from our study on homelessness and palliative care in regional, rural and remote areas of NSW.

More: ruralhealth.org.au/partyline/arti…

'Hidden' homelessness can be harder to recognise than you may think.

Different forms of homelessness were explored within PCNSW's scoping study on homelessness and palliative care in regional, rural and remote NSW.

Read more here: palliativecarensw.org.au/our-programs/h…

Palliative Care NSW conducted a scoping study on homelessness and palliative care in regional, rural and remote NSW.

Some of the key findings from the regional, rural and remote NSW study have been listed below.

To read more, click here: palliativecarensw.org.au/our-programs/h…

This e-petition calls for the NSW Government to fully restore the additional palliative care funding announced in 2022-23 ($743.4 million) to support people throughout New South Wales with a life-limiting illness.
It closes on 3rd of April.
More details: bit.ly/3IMpug3

National Advance Care Planning Week (18 – 24 March)
Did you know that your 𝑨𝒅𝒗𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 document can be added to your health record and updated at any time?
Learn more: bit.ly/4afSuZq
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Palliative Care NSW's scoping studies on homelessness and palliative care in NSW were presented at the Concord Repatriation General Hospital Palliative Care Journal Club on 19th March 2024.

Read PCNSW's studies on homelessness and palliative care here: palliativecarensw.org.au/our-programs/h…

National Advance Care Planning week (18-24 March) Advance care directive Vs Advance care planning
Making an advance care directive is an important part of advance care planning. The directive is a formalised version of your advance care plan.
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Access to palliative care shouldn't be limited by age or disability.
PCNSW calls for improved support and funding to enhance the NDIS-Palliative Care interface.
Read more here: palliativecarensw.org.au/pcnsw-pre-budg…

National Advance Care Planning week (18-24 March)
Through advance care planning, individuals can document their wishes regarding medical treatments and interventions.
Getting Started Guide: bit.ly/3IGMoW3
NSW Health resources: bit.ly/3VpUuKA
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Are you interested in starting a Biography service?
Palliative Care NSW and EPC Eastern Palliative Care are excited to offer one lucky PCNSW member a scholarship for training on how to develop and run a palliative care volunteer biography service.
volunteerhub.com.au/interested-in-…

𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 (𝟏𝟖-𝟐𝟒 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡)
Advance care planning involves shared planning for a person’s future health care needs.
More info: palliativecarensw.org.au/national-advan…
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PCNSW supports innovative approaches to recruit and retain palliative care staff and better meet the needs of our diverse and ageing population.
Read more about PCNSW Pre-Budget Submission 2024-25 here:
palliativecarensw.org.au/pcnsw-pre-budg…

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