Advance Care Planning Week (Australia) highlights the importance of documenting health and care preferences ahead of time. By planning early, individuals and families can reduce uncertainty, support informed decision-making and ensure care aligns with personal values and wishes. Why it matters Advance care planning helps people document their values, preferences ... Read More >>

National Palliative Care Week is held each year to raise awareness of palliative care and the support it provides to people living with serious illness, as well as to their families and carers. The week encourages open conversations about care, comfort, and quality of life. Why it matters Palliative care ... Read More >>

Dying to Know Day is an Australian awareness day that encourages open, practical conversations about death, dying and end-of-life planning. The day focuses on helping people understand their choices, document their wishes and reduce the stress placed on loved ones when decisions are left unspoken. It promotes education, conversation and ... Read More >>

World Hospice & Palliative Care Day is an international awareness day that highlights the importance of quality palliative care and hospice services for people living with life-limiting illness. It recognises the role of care teams, families and communities in supporting comfort, dignity and choice at the end of life. Why ... Read More >>