The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Palliative Care Association Inc. (NATSIPCA) is a national, community-controlled, not-for-profit, member-based organisation dedicated to advocating and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in accessing Comfort Care on their terms - How, When, and Where they choose. The Comfort Care approach is informed and grounded by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples ways of Knowing, Being, and Doing and are being progressed by NATSIPCA, for end-of-life or Comfort Care Journeys.
Monday, 19 May 2025
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has released an update to its Palliative Care Services in Australia web report to include the latest data from a range of sources.
Friday, 16 May 2025
2025 marks 30 years of National Palliative Care Week. In 2025, NPCW runs from Sunday 11 May to Saturday 17 May with the theme ‘What’s your plan?” This question is purposeful:
- For individuals and families – it challenges them to think about their own future and quality of life, make informed choices, and decide how they want to be cared for.
- For the health and care sectors – it prompts reflection on capacity, innovation, and readiness to meet growing demand in a community that feels empowered by end of life planning.
- For government – it calls for accountability, opening an opportunity to discuss policy, investment, and strategy, and addressing the future palliative care needs of our community.
Tuesday, 1 April 2025