Membership

Are you a nurse working in, or passionate about palliative care?

PCNA is Australia's peak body for nurses working in palliative care and the national professional community committed to excellence in palliative care nursing.

Whether you provide care at the bedside, in the community, through education, research, leadership or volunteer roles, PCNA connects you with a national network of nurses working to improve palliative care outcomes.

Membership includes exclusive education, resources, discounts and opportunities to connect with peers across Australia, while contributing to the advancement of palliative care nursing nationally.

  • Who it’s for

    Specialist palliative care nurses, and AHPRA-registered nurses in any specialty with an interest in palliative care

    Eligibility criteria

    • Specialist palliative care nurses

    • Registered nurses (AHPRA) in any setting

    Access to education

    ✔ Full access to member-only webinars and workshops

    Advocacy & representation opportunities

    ✔ Eligible to contribute to position statements and represent PCNA nationally

    Voting rights

    ✔ Eligible to vote at PCNA Annual General Meetings and elections

    Access to discounts

    ✔ Yes

    Eligibility to nominate for PCNA Steering Committee or sub-committee

    ✔ Yes

    Membership duration

    12 months from date of purchase with auto-renew

    Annual Membership Fee

    $100.00 inc GST with auto-renew option

  • Who it’s for

    Health workers, students, and carers with an interest in palliative care.

    Eligibility criteria

    • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers

    • Nursing assistants/personal carers/other healthcare professionals.

    • Undergraduate Nursing students

    Access to education

    ✔ Full access to member-only webinars and workshops

    Advocacy & representation opportunities

    X No

    Voting rights

    X No

    Access to discounts

    ✔ Yes

    Eligibility to nominate for PCNA Steering Committee or sub-committee

    X No

    Membership duration

    12 months from date of purchase with auto-renew

    Annual Membership Fee

    $80.00 inc GST with auto-renew option

Ready to join PCNA?

Full Membership

For registered nurses with AHPRA registration who are working in, or have a demonstrated professional interest in, palliative care.

Eligible applicants include:

  • Specialist palliative care nurses

  • Registered nurses working in any clinical setting with an interest in palliative care

  • Nurse leaders, educators, researchers and academics connected to palliative care practice

Full Members are eligible to vote, contribute to national representation activities, and nominate for PCNA committees and working groups.

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Associate Membership

For professionals, students and support roles connected to the palliative care sector who are not eligible for Full Membership.

Eligible applicants include:

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers

  • Nursing assistants and aged care workers

  • Undergraduate nursing students

  • Allied health professionals and other clinicians with an interest in palliative care who are not AHPRA-registered nurses

Associate Members receive access to PCNA education, resources and member benefits, however governance and voting rights are reserved for Full Members.

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