The Palliative Care NSW State Conference will return to Sydney for the first time in 12 years. In a State Conference first, we are also pleased to announce that the NSW Palliative Care Volunteer Managers Conference will run concurrently to the State Conference.

Ensuring the conference is as accessible as possible, wherever you may be located, was an important part of the decision to return to Sydney this year. Our previous conferences in rural and regional NSW have been absolute highlights, and we remain committed to continuing to host events that shine a spotlight on rural, regional and remote NSW in the future.

The program planning committee is currently being formed with representatives from across the state. They will be ensuring that the conference program reflects the changing palliative care landscape: an ageing population with shifting expectations for care, the rise in chronic diseases and multimorbidity, new legislations, frameworks and aged care acts, advances in technology, among many other relevant topics and themes. This changing landscape invites us to consider how we might do things differently, rethink care models, and address system challenges to enable people to receive the person-centred palliative care they deserve. 

We invite everyone to embrace the spirit of collaboration and innovation that the Palliative Care NSW State Conference represents. To share knowledge and inspire one another. To use the conference as an opportunity for new connections, collaborations, and ideas that will enhance the way we care for those who need it most. Together, we can create a future where palliative care is understood, valued, and accessible to all.

We look forward to seeing you at the Palliative Care NSW 2026 State Conference.

Registration opening soon.

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