Palliative Care Tasmania

Palliative Care Tasmania Palliative Care Tasmania is the peak representative body for palliative care in Tasmania.

Palliative Care Tasmania (PCT) is Tasmania’s peak body for palliative care and one of eight member organisations of Palliative Care Australia. Our vision is that all Tasmanians with a life-limiting illness, together with those they value, are supported to live, die and grieve well. Our mission is to lead and influence policy and practice, advocate, educate and support people of all ages to access quality palliative care.

Do you work with young people as a teacher, coach, youth worker, mentor or volunteer? Our FREE Learning Through Loss tra...
03/09/2026

Do you work with young people as a teacher, coach, youth worker, mentor or volunteer? Our FREE Learning Through Loss training will give you practical skills and greater confidence to support young people navigating grief and loss.

Most young people will experience grief before the age of 18. With the right tools and understanding, you can make a meaningful difference by helping them feel heard, supported and less alone. 🧡

During this online session, you’ll learn:
• How grief can impact young people
• Practical ways to support them safely
• How to care for yourself while caring for others

Together, we can help build a more compassionate and grief-literate community for Tasmania’s young people.
📅 Thursday, 24 Sept 2026
⏰ 1.00 pm–3.00 pm AEST
🔗 Join online: https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01l3Z50

One day left to register. One week to go. Next week, Tasmania’s palliative care, health, aged care and community sectors...
01/09/2026

One day left to register. One week to go. Next week, Tasmania’s palliative care, health, aged care and community sectors will come together for the Palliative Care Tasmania 2026 Conference: End-of-Life Ecosystem: The Power of Connection.

Across two days, more than 60 speakers will deliver 35+ presentations, workshops and panel discussions, with over 22 hours of content exploring the issues shaping palliative and end-of-life care across Tasmania.

From aged care, grief and bereavement and advance care planning to compassionate communities, lived experience, workforce capability, First Nations perspectives, research and innovation, you can tailor your Conference experience to the topics most relevant to you and your work.

Join us to share knowledge, strengthen practice and build valuable connections across the entire end-of-life ecosystem.

Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of this important conversation. Register today: https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01l8yX0

Most young people will experience grief and loss before they turn 18, yet many of the adults supporting them feel unsure...
01/09/2026

Most young people will experience grief and loss before they turn 18, yet many of the adults supporting them feel unsure about what to say or do. Learning Through Loss is a free online training designed for professionals and volunteers who work with young people.

It provides practical knowledge and strategies to help you support children and young people experiencing grief and loss with confidence and compassion. During this two-hour session, you'll learn:
• How grief and loss can impact young people.
• Five practical strategies to support them through grief and loss.
• Why looking after your own wellbeing is an essential part of supporting others.

📅 Thursday, 24 Sept 2026
⏰ 1.00 pm–3.00 pm AEST
🔗 Join online: https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01l48z0

We’re delighted to welcome Jean Kittson AM to our 2026 End-of-Life Ecosystem Conference: The Power of Connection! Jean w...
29/08/2026

We’re delighted to welcome Jean Kittson AM to our 2026 End-of-Life Ecosystem Conference: The Power of Connection! Jean will join us as a guest speaker at the conference and will also bring her warmth, wit and wonderful energy to the Tasmanian Palliative Care Awards as our Master of Ceremonies.

Jean’s passion, joy and genuine ability to connect with people create a unique energy wherever she goes. We are thrilled to have her assistance to bring these important conversations to life, and to celebrate Tasmania’s palliative care champions.

Join us at Wrest Point on 9–10 September 2026 for two inspiring days of learning, connection and celebration.

🔗 Register now: https://taspallcareconference.com.au/registration/

Join us to celebrate Tasmania’s palliative care champions! You’re invited to the Tasmanian Palliative Care Awards 2026, ...
28/08/2026

Join us to celebrate Tasmania’s palliative care champions! You’re invited to the Tasmanian Palliative Care Awards 2026, where we will recognise the individuals, teams and organisations making an outstanding contribution to palliative care across our state.

Finalists will be celebrated across eight award categories, with this year’s winners announced during the ceremony. Following the Awards, guests are invited to stay for a networking function and connect with finalists, colleagues and the conference delegates.

📅 Wednesday 9 September 2026
⏰ Awards Ceremony: 4.15pm–5.30pm followed by a networking function
📍 Wrest Point Conference Hall, Hobart
🎟️ Purchase your ticket: https://web-eur.cvent.com/event/c189a6da-0027-4cba-ad44-b1de20333638/register?rp=6e6b02a7-e129-4e9b-b505-078e19e0dcf0

Come along, support our finalists and be part of this special celebration of excellence, compassion and commitment in Tasmanian palliative care.

When registering, select Social/Optional Functions Only, followed by Awards Function. If you experience any technical difficulties purchasing tickets, please contact Naomi at [email protected].

Only two weeks to go! The End-of-Life Ecosystem: The Power of Connection Conference is now just two weeks away, and we’r...
27/08/2026

Only two weeks to go! The End-of-Life Ecosystem: The Power of Connection Conference is now just two weeks away, and we’re getting very excited to welcome members of the community and Tasmania’s palliative care sector to Wrest Point!

Across two action-packed days, you’ll hear from more than 60 speakers through over 35 presentations, workshops and panel discussions, offering more than 22 hours of content.

With sessions covering aged care, compassionate communities, grief and bereavement, advance care planning, workforce development, paediatric palliative care, death literacy and much more, you can tailor your conference experience to the areas most relevant to your work.

This is more than two days at a conference. It’s an opportunity to return to your workplace with new ideas, practical approaches and valuable connections that can make an immediate difference.

⏰ Registrations close next week. Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of Tasmania’s state palliative care conference.

📅 9–10 September 2026
📍 Wrest Point, Hobart
🎟️ Register now: https://taspallcareconference.com.au/

As part of our 2026 Conference week, Palliative Care Tasmania invites conference delegates, community members and sector...
26/08/2026

As part of our 2026 Conference week, Palliative Care Tasmania invites conference delegates, community members and sector colleagues to join Professor Samar Aoun AM for a special breakfast conversation.

This is an opportunity to meet one of our keynote speakers in person and learn about the award-winning Compassionate Connector Program. Over breakfast, Professor Aoun will share the program’s journey, key learnings and ideas for strengthening compassionate communities. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions and consider how community-led approaches could be developed in different settings across Tasmania.

This session is open to everyone, including community members, practitioners, volunteers, researchers and policymakers. You do not need to be a conference delegate to attend. For those unable to join us for the Conference, this breakfast offers a valuable opportunity to hear directly from Professor Aoun and be part of the conversation.

📅 : Thursday 10 September 2026
🕗 : 8.00am–9.00am
📍 : Tasman Room, Wrest Point
🎟️ : $75 per person, including breakfast

Purchase tickets: https://web-eur.cvent.com/event/c189a6da-0027-4cba-ad44-b1de20333638/register?rp=6e6b02a7-e129-4e9b-b505-078e19e0dcf0

If you experience any difficulties registering, please contact Naomi at [email protected].

As part of our 2026 Conference week, Palliative Care Tasmania is bringing our community and conference delegates togethe...
25/08/2026

As part of our 2026 Conference week, Palliative Care Tasmania is bringing our community and conference delegates together for a special screening of Live the Life You Please - a moving Australian documentary explores what it means to live, age and die well.

Through the experiences of patients, families and healthcare professionals across Australia, it offers an honest, sometimes funny and deeply human perspective on ageing, palliative care and life’s final chapter. We hope the screening provides an opportunity to pause, reflect and continue important conversations about living well through every stage of life. 🧡

📅: Tuesday 8 September 2026
🕠: 5.30pm
📍: State Cinema, North Hobart
Tickets: https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01jRVy0

The screening is open to everyone, whether you are attending the conference or joining us from the wider community. All proceeds will support Palliative Care Tasmania’s advocacy, education and sector development work across Tasmania.

Today is Daffodil Day, a chance to stand with everyone affected by cancer and to recognise the hope, care and connection...
20/08/2026

Today is Daffodil Day, a chance to stand with everyone affected by cancer and to recognise the hope, care and connection that can make such a difference.

At Palliative Care Tasmania, we know that a cancer diagnosis can affect not only the person receiving care, but also the people who love, support and care for them. Compassion, practical support and open conversations matter at every stage.

We thank Cancer Council Tasmania for the important work they do in supporting Tasmanians affected by cancer and funding vital research. This year also marks 40 years of Daffodil Day, a wonderful reminder of what communities can achieve when we come together.

Buy a bunch of daffodils, wear your yellow, share the message with your community, and help make Daffodil Day visible across Tasmania. 💛

Planning to join us for the 2026 End-of-Life Ecosystem Conference: The Power of Connection? Today is your final opportun...
18/08/2026

Planning to join us for the 2026 End-of-Life Ecosystem Conference: The Power of Connection? Today is your final opportunity to register at the standard ticket price.

Join us for two days of shared learning, important conversations and connection across Tasmania’s end-of-life ecosystem.

Late registration fees apply from tomorrow, so secure your place today: https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01hsmx0

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