Palliative Care Nurses Australia (PCNA) is a member organisation for Australian nurses who are passionate about excellence in palliative care.

We provide a unified voice for nurses who deliver, or have an enduring interest in, palliative care policy, practice, research and education.

Our goal is to support our members to provide high quality, evidence-based palliative care services for patients at the end of life, and their families.

Upcoming events

  • Webinar 11

    Topic:

    “Tackling Depression When Time is Short: A practical guide for clinicians.”

    Date:

    Wednesday 1 October 2025

    Time:

    3:30-4:30pm AEST

    FREE SESSION
    (open to all to attend)

  • Webinar 12

    Topic:

    “Conversations with Children and Adolescents about a Dying Loved One”

    Date:

    Wednesday 15 October 2025

    Time:

    4:30-5:30pm AEDT

    FREE SESSION
    (open to all to attend)

  • PCNA Conference

    Palliative Care Nurses Australia’s Biennial Conference

    10-12 June, 2026



    Adelaide Convention Centre, Tarndanya/Adelaide.



Benefits of membership

  • Yearly membership with NEW subscription option.

  • VIP Subscription to PCNA's Monthly Newsletter

  • Member-Exclusive Educational Webinars

  • Invitation to Join Special Interest Groups

  • Opportunity to Shape Position Statements and Government Submissions

  • Opportunity to represent PCNA nationally as needed.

  • Online Access to the Journal of Palliative Medicine

  • Exclusive Discounts on PCNA and Palliative Care Nurses New Zealand Conferences

  • Associate Membership to the European Association for Palliative Care (EAPC)

  • Timely Updates on Palliative Care Nursing Trends and Events

  • Exclusive PCNA Member e-badge

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