Working with the sector
As a peak body we provide an independent and collective voice for palliative care, always working to ensure quality services for all Western Australians with palliative care needs.
We contribute to Federal, State and Local Government policy reviews, forums and committees on areas related to palliative care and end of life. When invited, we also appear before government committees to provide further information and recommendations.
Our CEO, Board President and other Board members serve on a range of state and national palliative care committees, panels and reviews. This includes Palliative Care Australia’s National Policy Advisory Committee which produces regular national position statements.
CEO Roundtable on Palliative Care in WA
We facilitate the CEO Roundtable on Palliative Care in WA. Meeting each year, this group provides high level advice to State and Federal Government on palliative care issues in WA. The Roundtable provides opportunities for key stakeholders to engage in robust discussion and debate while maintaining strong and purposeful relationships between the sector and the WA Health Minister. Membership to the CEO Roundtable on Palliative Care in WA is by invitation. Recent Communiques from the meetings are available here:
- Communique – September 2022
- Communique – August 2022
- Communique – September 2021
- Communique – April 2020
We encourage and facilitate service commitment, best practice, professional development and sector-wide collaborations. Our aim is to strengthen the sector as a whole, to benefit those working within the sector, and ultimately, the WA community.
Fostering excellence
To recognise excellence and showcase the achievements of organisations, teams and individuals providing quality palliative care in WA, we run the biennial Palliative Care in WA Awards.
We also advocate the importance of palliative care education and training for everyone who cares for people at the end of life, and support delivery of care consistent with Palliative Care Australia’s National Palliative Care Standards.
Sector events
We provide opportunities for networking and professional development at a range of sector-wide events throughout the year. These include:
- Online and in-person featuring local, interstate and international presenters.
- National Palliative Care Week breakfast featuring guest speakers.
- Gala dinner at which we present the Palliative Care WA awards.
- Biennial palliative care summit.
See Reports and publications for key documents related to our sector-wide events.
Collaborations
We contribute to the development of the palliative care sector by establishing and maintaining collaborative committees as needed. One such collaboration is the Advance Care Planning WA Agency Consortium, which is committed to increasing the number of Western Australians undertaking advance care planning.
Consultations
To ensure we reflect a diverse range of views, needs and issues, we consult widely across the palliative care, aged care and community services sectors when preparing submissions and policy papers and when developing our own strategic priorities.
Coming events
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View allPalliative Care in WA Awards 2023 – nominations deadline extended to Friday 15 September
UPDATE: Nominations have now closed. Thanks everyone for sending in your nominations. Make sure you get your ticket for the gala event. See the link HERE. Do you know an…
Bookings now open for the Palliative Care in WA Awards 2023 Gala Dinner
Bookings are now open for the biennial Palliative Care in WA Awards 2023 sponsored by Silverchain on Thursday 16 November at Beaumonde on the Point in East Perth. The awards…
PCWA guest speaker at Care and Ageing Well Expo
Palliative Care WA’s Advance Care Planning Support Service officer Julia, who assists people with their Advance Care Planning (ACP) documentation, was a guest speaker the ACCPA Care and Ageing Well…
Palliative Care in WA Awards 2023 – nominations now open
The awards acknowledge the efforts of those professionals and volunteers who care for people who are at end-of-life and offer public recognition of individuals, teams and organisations who provide holistic…
Save the date – Palliative Care in WA Awards
A date has been set for the biennial Palliative Care in WA Awards! Make sure you mark Thursday 16 November in your calendar for this prestigious event. The awards and…
Palliative Care Helpline Posters now available
One of our key services for people needing advice on palliative care is the Palliative Care Helpline – 1800 573 299 – available from 9.00am to 5.00pm every day of…
Critical pain relief medicines at risk for people with cancer and terminal illness
Key health organisations, including Palliative Care WA, are stepping up advocacy efforts with supplies of a critical pain relief medication forecast to run out. People nearing the end of their…
End-of-life doulas and palliative care – two new resources released
Palliative care peak bodies from all Australian states and territories, as well as Flinders University, have developed ‘end-of-life doulas and palliative care’ resources to assist palliative care services and health…
Annual Sector Breakfast highlighted needs of vulnerable communities
It was fabulous to see such a great turn out for this year’s Annual Sector Breakfast to celebrate National Palliative Care Week 2023. This year it was held at three…
Your membership matters
Stay informed, get involved and positively impact the delivery of palliative care in WA. By becoming a Palliative Care WA Member you are helping us to provide an independent, informed and…
Orange heart pins now available for National Palliative Care Week 2023
National Palliative Care Week starts this Sunday 21 May 2023. This year we are going all things orange, the colour of our new heart pins. Please show your care and…
Helpline Interim Report shows rise in calls and service awareness
Our newly-released Palliative Care Helpline Interim Report shows that awareness of the service has increased greatly. The number of calls to the Helpline increased significantly in the 1 July to…