Advance Care Planning Australia

17/03/2026

“It’s never too early. Life can change in an instant. Talk to your family, talk to your doctor, and get it down in writing.”

This Advance Care Planning Week Marie (with the help of Nico!) is championing ‘Your story, your choice’ by sharing her story, and the story of her parents and husband.

Read Marie’s story or watch her video here https://bit.ly/3O18Krp

17/03/2026

Harmony Week starts today. It’s a reminder that Australia is at its best when people are treated with respect and everyone feels they belong – at work, at school, in the community, and online.

If you’re looking for a place to start this week, try one small action:
👋 Say hello and introduce yourself
🧡 Include someone who might be feeling left out
👂 Listen with respect when people share their experiences
✅ Speak up (safely) if you see racism or exclusion

Share your Harmony Week events and activities with and

16/03/2026

📢 Calling all health and aged care professionals!

Have you checked out our ACP Week toolkit? It's packed with free education webinars and resources to support you in guiding meaningful conversations with patients, residents and families.

Check it out now: https://qrtrac.link/LOFV

16/03/2026

Advance Care Planning Week is the perfect time to clear up a common misconception!

Q: Is it advance care planning or advanced care planning?
A: It's Advance care planning! ✅
As in, planning for your care, in advance.
Advance care planning is the process of planning for future health and personal care, in which a person’s values, beliefs and preferences are made known to guide decision-making at a future time if that person cannot make or communicate their decisions.

Don't worry too much if you get it wrong, but when in doubt simply drop the 'D'!

16/03/2026

“One moment I was chatting, the next I was in emergency intensive care.”

On 24 August 2025, Paul suffered a sudden cardiac arrest during a community event. “It was completely unexpected,” he says. What followed was intense: three heart operations in nine days and 18 days in hospital.

Read about Paul and Heather's story of advance care planning or watch the full video 👉 https://bit.ly/3Pfhlar

15/03/2026

It’s officially Advance Care Planning Week!

Every story is unique, and so are your healthcare choices.
This Advance Care Planning Week, take the time to reflect and talk to your loved ones so they understand your story and can honour your choices when it matters most.

Not sure where to get started? Head to our website https://bit.ly/4sGIXE2

13/03/2026

It's nearly Advance Care Planning Week! We can't wait to share real-life stories, dig into the theme 'your story, your choice', and encourage all Australians to get the conversation started.

Attending a community event or jumping on a webinar is a great way to kick-start your journey with advance care planning. Head to our website to find one for you 👉 https://bit.ly/4sGIXE2

See you next week!

09/03/2026

Calling our Newcastle community 📢

As one of our key storytellers for National Advance Care Planning Week 2026, Christina Matthews is sharing her powerful real‑life experience to help others understand why planning for future health care matters.

Join Christina for a relaxed, supportive conversation about where to begin with Advance Care Planning.
📅 Date: Monday 16 March 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Venue: The Ark, Throsby Street, Wickham, NSW
🎗️ ACP Week Theme: Your story, your choice

👉 Come along, learn from Christina’s journey, and start the conversation.
Learn more about Christina’s story: www.acpweek.org.au
✉️ RSVP: Send Christina a direct message or simply reply in the comments to let her know you're coming.

08/03/2026

📢ONE WEEK TO GO!
It's just one week to go until National Advance Care Planning Week 2026.
There is still time to get involved, head to our website to find out how https://www.acpweek.org.au

05/03/2026

Advance Care Planning Australia Director, Dr Greg Parker will be speaking about advance care planning at this event, presented by Palliative Care Australia and Palliative Care Victoria , dedicated to improving high-quality, compassionate palliative care within aged care settings.

Find out more and register here👉 https://palliativecare.aventedge.com/agenda

What does it take to lead high-performing palliative care teams in aged care?

Culture doesn’t happen by accident. It’s shaped by leadership, clarity of purpose, and a commitment to clinical excellence and compassionate care.

That’s why Palliative Care Australia, in partnership with Aventedge, is proud to present the panel ‘Leading high-performing palliative care teams’ at the Palliative Care in Aged Care Forum, featuring the following outstanding group of leaders:
💙 Dale Fisher - Silverchain
💙 Susan Emerson - Palliative Care South Australia
💙 Felicity Burns - Hammond Care
💙 Toni Donaghy - Uniting

Together they will explore how aged care leaders can foster collaboration, strengthen decision-making, and embed best practice palliative care across residential and home settings.

Join us at the Palliative Care in Aged Care Forum in Melbourne, 17-18 March, and take part in the national conversation.

👉 Register now: https://palliativecare.aventedge.com/agenda

03/03/2026

If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time, but not much!
This is your final chance to register your Advance Care Planning Week activity and go into the draw to win $200 worth of catering. Don't miss out!

👉One winner will be selected in every state and territory. Registrations close Friday 6 March - https://bit.ly/4q29Twc

27/02/2026

Have you seen our February eNews? It’s packed with the latest advance care planning updates, including the ACP Week toolkit to help health and aged care professionals start important conversations.

- Read the February issue 👉 https://qrtrac.link/UKv6
- Subscribe or share this link with your colleagues 👉 https://qrtrac.link/akL