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Palliative Care WA is inviting nominations from members interested in joining the Board in 2027.
In accordance with our Rules of Association, the election of office holders and other Board members forms part of the ordinary business of the Annual General Meeting (AGM), to be held on Tuesday 8 December 2026.
Under clause 31.1 of the Rules of Association, nominations must be called for at least 42 days before the AGM. This notice is being issued on Tuesday 27 October 2026 to meet that requirement.
The following positions are becoming vacant:
| Role | Term | Who is vacating the position |
| Deputy President | Two years | Dr Simon Towler |
| Secretary | Two years | Ms Sam Brayley |
| Ordinary Board member – Two (2) positions | Two years | Ms Janet Wagland |
| Dr Ellen Knight |
Only members of Palliative Care WA are eligible to be nominated for Board positions. Members wishing to nominate must complete and sign the Board Nomination Form.
Completed nomination forms must be received by Monday 9 November 2026.
Download the Board Nomination Form here
Forms can be submitted by either of the following methods:
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