As part of Palliative Care New South Wales, the Volunteer Services Support Program is here to champion palliative care volunteering across the state. We provide resources, education, and support to palliative care volunteers and volunteer services and work towards building capacity in the sector.

Upcoming Events

We host and promote events to support our volunteer community through workshops, training and meet ups. Join one of our events and meet our volunteer community.

  • AUGUST 26, 2026
  • 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Dementia through a different lens

Join us for an engaging one-hour session that will explore dementia through…

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  • SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
  • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

NSW Network of Managers of Palliative Care Volunteers – September meeting

The role of the Network is to ensure best practice for managers of palliati…

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  • OCTOBER 20 – OCTOBER 21, 2026

2026 Volunteer Managers Conference

Held just once every two years, the NSW Palliative Care Volunteer Managers …

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  • AUGUST 26, 2026
  • 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Dementia through a different lens

Join us for an engaging one-hour session that will explore dementia through…

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  • SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
  • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

NSW Network of Managers of Palliative Care Volunteers – September meeting

The role of the Network is to ensure best practice for managers of palliati…

Find out more
  • OCTOBER 20 – OCTOBER 21, 2026

2026 Volunteer Managers Conference

Held just once every two years, the NSW Palliative Care Volunteer Managers …

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Our Latest News

Keep up to date with our latest news in the palliative care, volunteering community and more.

FEATURED STORY
  • AUGUST 10, 2026

MQU students on board for 2026 Snapshot 

Two students from Macquarie University are joining us this semester to work on our longitudinal research project – Snapshot 2026: A review of Palliative care Volunteering in NSW.  Every four years, we engage every NSW palliative care volunteer services in research. Our aim is to provide an update on service provision and get a snapshot of the health of the sector. Our 2…

  • AUGUST 10, 2026
MQU students on board for 2026 Snapshot 
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  • AUGUST 3, 2026
Volunteering is not goodwill – it’s governance infrastructure
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  • JULY 28, 2026
Volunteering: The Two-Sided Antidote to Loneliness
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We have an extensive network of Volunteer Service Centres throughout NSW. Search your location and get directed to a Volunteer Service Centre close to you.

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Palliative Care New South Wales is the peak body in NSW representing palliative care providers and those with an interest in palliative care. Palliative Care New South Wales is a member of the national peak body Palliative Care Australia.

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