Advance Care Planning Australia

30/10/2026

Shared from Kylie, our wonderful Education Coordinator:

"I'm not going to lie.... I do love being in a room full of nurses! It was a great honour to present to a very exclusive group of 45 specialist pulmonary hypertension nurses at "Breath Together". Thanks to Inservio Home for bringing everyone together.

👏 It was great to see the recognition that this is an important conversation for those with chronic disease."

29/10/2026

Our October eNews is out now!

Featured this month:
• Peer reviewers sought for a new aged care toolkit
• Free advance care planning advice and support
• New podcast episode featuring Dr Greg Parker

👉 Read the latest updates from Advance Care Planning Australia: https://qrtrac.link/iI3P
👉 Subscribe or share with colleagues: https://qrtrac.link/sNmP

20/10/2026

Marie believes advance care planning is one of the greatest gifts you can give your family. “It takes so much responsibility out of their hands. They don’t have to guess what you would want. They don’t have to carry that burden.”

Thank you for sharing your story Marie! Read Marie's story here: https://www.advancecareplanning.org.au/news-and-events/stories/marie-and-nico

'My parents never talked about what they wanted at the end of their lives.' 😔

Marie has lived in Brisbane her whole life. She’s seen the world change in many ways, but one thing she believes should never be left to chance is planning for future health and end-of-life care.

Her passion for advance care planning (ACP) comes from the experiences she had with her own family.

She and her siblings tried talking with their parents about what they wanted at the end of their lives, but the subject was always brushed aside. So when their parents died, nobody knew what to do when decisions had to be made. 😥

'I had three siblings who went three different ways. There was so much disagreement. It made the grieving process harder for everyone.'

Marie and her husband Gavin were determined to do things differently. They filled their ACP forms in together, spoke with their doctor and made their wishes clear to their children well before they needed care. 📝

This brought the whole family peace of mind. When Gavin passed away six years ago, everything was in place. It allowed Marie to spend precious time with him in his last moments and not worry. ❤️

'It was peaceful and relaxing because I knew everything was under control. I could just be with him.'

Marie believes ACP is one of the greatest gifts you can give your family, as they don't have to guess what you would want.

She also stresses that it's not just for older people, and it's never too early to get it done.

'I’ve got everything sorted. When my time comes, I’ll be happy to go because I know my wishes are clear.'

Thank you for sharing your story, Marie. We hope it inspires more people to plan ahead and organise their own ACP. 🫶

14/10/2026

Happy Allied Health Professions Day!

Today, we are recognising the contributions of allied health professionals and the vital role they play in advance care planning, helping people have meaningful conversations about what matters most and supporting care that aligns with their preferences and values.

Thank you to all of our allied health profession colleagues!

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13/10/2026

“I’m so glad he did his planning. When he became very unwell, no one had to guess. No one had to push or persuade. We could simply say, ‘Here is his document.’”

When Sue's husband was diagnosed with dementia in his late 60s, they chose to document his wishes while he could still communicate them clearly. As his condition progressed, those documented wishes provided clarity for Sue, aged care staff and healthcare professionals.

Read more about Sue's story today: https://www.advancecareplanning.org.au/news-and-events/stories/sue

08/10/2026

Did you know Advance Care Planning Australia offers a suite of free, quiz based online microlearning campaigns? Now you do!

They're designed specifically for health professionals, aged care workers and students looking to strengthen their advance care planning knowledge and skills and each campaign takes just 10 to 30 minutes to complete.

Read more or access the free learning today: https://www.advancecareplanning.org.au/news-and-events/blogs/free-online-learning-helps-health-and-aged-care-professionals-build-confidence-in-advance-care-planning

07/10/2026

We're incredibly proud of our nurses, Clare and Kylie, for representing Advance Care Planning Australia across Tasmania this week.

Through stakeholder meetings, community education and participation in the COTA (Council On The Ageing) Tasmania Ageing Together Expo, they helped promote important conversations about future healthcare choices and the value of advance care planning.

Thank you to all the organisations and community members who welcomed us and shared in these discussions. Together, we're helping ensure more Australians have the information and confidence to plan ahead. 💜🩵

06/10/2026

Have you thought about what happens to your digital data after you pass away?

Have you had to look after a loved ones’ online accounts after they have passed away?

Are you interested in sharing your views in an interview about the fate of your loved ones’ digital data?

Researchers from Monash University, RMIT, and the University of the West of England are asking people about their views and beliefs on what should happen to their online data when they or a loved one passes away or becomes permanently incapacitated.

For further information visit https://www.monash.edu/arts/social-sciences/safeguarding-posthumous-digital-data or contact Dr Sian Supski, [email protected]

29/09/2026

Have you seen our September eNews?

This month's edition features:
• Free online learning to build confidence in advance care planning
• An update on National Advance Care Planning Week 2027 and landmark illuminations across Australia
• Sue's inspiring story about the impact of planning ahead
• Upcoming events and opportunities

👉 Read the September eNews: https://qrtrac.link/HpGg
👉 Need help spreading the word? Feel free to share with your networks. Subscribe to Advance Care Planning Australia: https://qrtrac.link/akL

28/09/2026

Join Palliative Care Queensland Inc. for an online webinar on Wednesday 30 September, 12–1pm, exploring how we can support older people to live with dignity, comfort and connection.

Designed for healthcare and aged care professionals, carers, families and anyone interested in supporting older people.

Free for PCQ members, PCQ volunteers and QAS paramedics.

Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/pcqwebinarseptember2026

September PCQ Education Webinar | Ageing, Frailty, Dementia and Future Care

Conversations about ageing, frailty, dementia and future care can be challenging, but they can also help us understand what matters most.

Join us for an online webinar on Wednesday 30 September, 12–1pm, exploring how we can support older people to live with dignity, comfort and connection.

Hear from:

Dr Aneesha Singh, Geriatrician and General Medicine Consultant with the Community Palliative Care Service, Metro North Health, who will discuss frailty, dementia and how we can prioritise care for older people living with complex health needs. Dr Singh will also share key insights from the Comfort Care Bundle for the Frail.

Kristy Clapp, Clinical Nurse Consultant with Dementia Australia, who will share practical insights into The Nightingale Program, a nurse-led model of care for people living with dementia and the only specialist dementia-based palliative care program in Australia.

Designed for healthcare and aged care professionals, carers, families and anyone interested in supporting older people.

Free for PCQ members, PCQ volunteers and QAS paramedics.

Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/pcqwebinarseptember2026