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Palliative Care WA (PCWA) today announced the appointment of Mark Kinsela as its next Chief Executive Officer, commencing 2 March 2026. Mark will succeed Lenka Psar-McCabe, who will retire from…
As we begin a new year and chapter, Palliative Care WA would like to acknowledge outgoing Board President Dr Elissa Campbell. Dr Campbell, who had been Board President for eight…
We would like to take this opportunity to once again thank you for your support this year and to extend our very best wishes for a safe and joyous festive…
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Following our Annual General Meeting, we are proud delighted to announce that Palliative Care WA (PCWA) has a new President, Liz Behjat. Liz is State Manager of Ageing Australia. Hiren…
HBF recently interviewed our staff members Julia Kennington and Sabena Lund about advance care planning and palliative care and shared the videos on Facebook. You can view these videos here:…
Our Palliative Care in WA Awards 2025 last week sponsored by Silverchain saw the sector come together to recognise and celebrate the exceptional people, teams and organisations who make such…
The palliative care sector came together last night to recognise and celebrate the winners of the Palliative Care in WA Awards 2025 sponsored by Silverchain. The very high-quality of nominations…
PALLIATIVE CARE WA INCORPORATED Western Australian Association Number A0822230Y NOTICE is given that the annual general meeting of the members of the above Association will be held at The Boulevard…
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Nominations are now open for election to the Palliative Care WA Board for 2026. As the peak body for the palliative care sector across the State, Palliative Care WA is…
We are excited to announce the finalists for the Palliative Care in WA Awards 2025 sponsored by Silverchain. They are: PROFESSIONAL – sponsor Parkinson’s Western Australia Professor Davina Porock Dr…
