National Palliative Care Week will be held from the 11-17 May 2025.
For thirty years, National Palliative Care Week has been the nation’s largest annual discussion about ‘matters of life and death’.
We continue to celebrate people, services and communities at the heart of palliative care in Queensland and across Australia. The theme this year is “What’s your plan?”
What’s on this week
Order Heart pins, Mugs, Bucket Hats or Ambulance Wish Queensland Pins
These can be purchased to help support palliative care in Queensland.
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Request a National Palliative Care Week 2025 resource pack
- Registrations for resource packs are now closed.
- Download printable resources on the tab below.
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Share your photos
Share your photos from your NPCW25 events and activities with us via email MEC@palliativecareqld.org.au and online tagging us
#NPCW25
#PalliativeCareQld
#WhatsYourPlan?
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Click here to download our PCQ resources for printing, your social media, website or emails.
Click here to download additional resources from Palliative Care Australia
#NPCW25 #PalliativeCareQld #WhatsYourPlan?
11 – 17 May
We are thrilled to be lighting up Queensland in support of National Palliative Care Week as iconic structures from the length and breadth of Queensland turn orange in support of palliative care.
Share your photos via email or tag us on social media.
#NPCW25 #lightupPCQ #PalliativeCareQld #WhatsYourPlan?
Share your “Light Up Qld” images with us: MEC@palliativecareqld.org.au
12 May I 10:00am – 3:00pm I Nicholas St Precinct, Ipswich QLD 4305
Join us at the Nicholas Street Precinct in Ipswich to learn how you can support PCQ in advocating for improved palliative care across Queensland. In collaboration with the University of Southern Queensland, PCQ will showcase exciting new initiatives and projects.
15 May 12:00pm – 13:00pm | Online | How to Have Conversations about Dying and Grief
https://events.humanitix.com/how-to-have-conversations-about-dying-and-grief-15may25
15 May 13:30pm – 14:30pm | Online | Talking to Children about Dying
https://events.humanitix.com/talking-to-children-about-dying-15may25
Other sessions online: https://palliativecareqld.org.au/events/
16 May I 8:00am – 1:00pm
Visit the Grand Ramp at King George Square to learn how to support PCQ in advocating for improved palliative care in Queensland. Connect with the PCQ team to hear more about our exciting new initiatives and projects.
Demonstrate your support for Palliative Care during National Palliative Care Week by taking a photo of yourself whilst holding up one of our awareness cards. Then share on social media!
Don’t forget to tag Palliative Care Queensland:
Facebook – PalliativeCareQueensland
LinkedIn – palliative-care-queensland
Instagram – palliativecareq
#NPCW25 #PalliativeCareQld #WhatsYourPlan?
Share your images with us: MEC@palliativecareqld.org.au
Member Events
May 13, 2025 | 6:00 PM for 6:30 PM start | Sherwood Uniting Church, 706 Sherwood Rd, Sherwood, Qld 4075
Benarrawa and Palliative Care Queensland warmly invites you to this free screening film.
‘Live the life you please’ will change the way you think about the last chapter of life as it aims to improve awareness about palliative care, advocate for increased access to essential palliative care and related health care services. Told by medical professionals, patients and their families, it is an intimate portrait of the end-of-life experience and makes profound observations about life, death and what happens in between.
Enjoy light refreshments, tea, and coffee while connecting through meaningful conversations and questions that matter to our community.RSVP: 07 3379 9925 or paula@benarrawa.org.au
May 14, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Spiritual Room, Palliative Care Centre
100 Angus Smith Drive, Douglas, QLD 4814
Patients and their families from the ward, as well as staff and patients from our oncology clinics, are warmly invited to attend this event.
For more information, please email
tsv_palliative-care-service@health.qld.gov.au
Monday’s Event:
Palliative Care Team, Princess Alexandra Hospital- Venue location: PAH Main Foyer
- Time(s): 8:00AM – 11:00AM
- Name of event: “What matters most to you?” Hearts
- Description: Come join us in the PAH Foyer on May 11th from 8 AM to 11 AM! Share what matters most to you by writing it on a heart, and we’ll proudly display it throughout the week.
Palliative Care Team, Princess Alexandra Hospital
Thursday’s Event:
Palliative Care Team, Princess Alexandra Hospital- Venue location: PAH Atrium
- Time(s): 1:30PM – 3:30PM
- Name of event: Mega Wish
- Description: An afternoon tea to enjoy light snacks and live music. There will also be highland cows, a petting zoo, lawns games and a photographer to capture the moment. Please bring friends and family to celebrate National Palliative Care Week.
Palliative Care Team, Princess Alexandra Hospital
Friday’s Event:
Palliative Care Team, Princess Alexandra Hospital- Venue location: PAH Main Foyer
- Time(s): 2:00PM – 4:00PM
- Name of event: Mocktails & Cupcakes in the Foyer
- Description: Celebrate National Palliative Care Week with the Pall Care Team! Join us in the foyer for a refreshing mocktail, delicious cupcakes, and meaningful conversations. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect, reflect, and share your thoughts. After all, what’s your plan for the future? Come chat with us and be part of an important discussion about care, compassion, and planning ahead. We can’t wait to see you there!
Palliative Care Team, Princess Alexandra Hospital
