We welcome you to the 2025 webinar program with our 8th session on Wednesday 6 August
This is a MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE session, and the recording is available in the Member’s Hub. If you’re not currently a member, we invite you to join here.
Curious about becoming a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner?
In this member-exclusive session, we’ll explore what it really takes - from study requirements and professional challenges to the most rewarding (and real) aspects of the role.
Join Nurse Practitioners Jenny McKenzie and Aeh-Tanakorn Tapekumkun, along with Toni Waugh, a Transitional Nurse Practitioner in Palliative Care who is in the final semester of her Masters and looking forward to endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner in 2026.
Together, our panel will share their personal journeys, practical insights, and the advice they wish they’d had when starting out. Each brings a unique perspective and plenty of inspiration for those considering this path.
The session will be facilitated by Sarah Begley, Clinical Nurse Educator and PCNA Committee Member, who’s looking forward to welcoming you back to the webinar series.
As always, the session will be recorded and uploaded to the PCNA Members’ Area after the event.
Jenny McKenzie
Jenny is the full-time Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner in the Murrumbidgee Local Health District, where she has led and delivered services since 2001.
With postgraduate training in oncology and palliative care at St Bartholomew’s in London, Jenny has extensive experience across clinical practice, leadership, and mentoring. She has been instrumental in developing models of care, policies, and resources that support clinicians and strengthen services across regional and rural communities.
At a state level, Jenny contributes to advisory groups and committees focused on end-of-life and palliative care, and remains committed to improving equitable access and supporting health professionals in the delivery of high-quality care.
A little about our speakers
Aeh Tanakorn Tapekumkun
Aeh (ay) is a passionate Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience across specialist community palliative care, inpatient services, and cancer care.
His clinical practice focuses on enhancing quality of life through expert palliative care consultation, supporting clients and their families with honesty, comfort, and dignity as they navigate complex health needs.
Drawing on his background in oncology and haematology, Aeh continues to champion the rights of aged care residents and advocates for equitable access to specialist palliative care.
Toni Waugh
Toni Waugh is a Transitional Nurse Practitioner in Palliative Care with over 30 years of nursing experience. In the second half of her career, she transitioned from perioperative nursing to the palliative care team in the MLHD.
Toni is currently in the final semester of her master’s and looking forward to endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner next year.
Toni is passionate about delivering high-quality palliative care in regional and rural communities and enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience to motivate and support others in the field.