National Advance Care Planning Week 2026: Your story, your choice

This National Advance Care Planning Week, Advance Care Planning Australia invites all Australians to pause and reflect on what matters most.

The 2026 theme – Your story, your choice – celebrates the uniqueness of every individual and encourages people to share their experiences and make informed decisions about future health care.

Advance care planning ensures your values and preferences guide your care, even if you can’t speak for yourself.

Recently, former Lismore mayor and Northern Rivers local hero Jenny Dowell has been public about her battle with cancer and choosing to face the end of her life with dignity. You can read her powerful story in a recent Lismore Times article.

Jenny Dowell & Healthy North Coast CEO Monika Wheeler at the evacuation centre in Lismore during ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

Call the National Advance Care Planning Advisory Line: 1300 208 582 (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm AEST/AEDT)