What’s your plan?

11-17 May 2025 is National Palliative Care Week. This year, the theme is ‘What’s your plan?’ – which challenges and inspires a range of conversations:

• For individuals and families – it challenges them to think about their own future and quality of life, make informed choices, and decide how they want to be cared for.
• For the health and care sectors – it prompts reflection on capacity, innovation, and readiness to meet growing demand in a community that feels empowered by end of life planning.

Read more about National Palliative Care Week 2025.

This year, HNC is working in collaboration with Palliative Care NSW and our Local Health Districts to deliver three FREE Community Conversations:

1. Wauchope | Monday 12 May 2025 | 1:30-3:00pm | Register now
2. Lismore | Monday 12 May 2025 | 11:45am-1:15pm | Register now – SOLD OUT
3. Mullumbimby | Tuesday 13 May 2025 | 10am-11:30am | Register now

These Community Conversations will offer the chance to talk about end-of-life planning, with the support of community services that assist with ageing, loss, dying, and grief. You’ll gain the knowledge and tools in a safe environment to make informed decisions and access the care you need to:

• Navigate end-of-life matters
• Understand what palliative care is and how to access
• Explore the local support services available to you and your loved ones
• Learn how to start your advance care plan

All participants will receive a free resource kit and the confidence to navigate life’s most difficult transitions.

Cost is FREE and complimentary afternoon/morning tea will be provided.

Suitable for anyone over the age of 18, active retirees, if you have a serious illness or are currently caring for someone with a serious illness; if you are starting to realise your parents are getting older and you need to start thinking about what supports are available for them or if you just want to be better informed to support your community.

More information is available on the Palliative Care NSW website.

• LGBTQ+ Palliative Care online webinar (Tuesday 13 May, 6-7pm)
• Considering palliative care as a career path (YouTube video)