Events
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9th International Advance Care Planning Conference
On behalf of the ACP-i 2025 Organising Committee, we extend our heartfelt thanks to all our speakers, panellists, sponsors, exhibitors, and attendees for bringing your expertise, ideas, and energy to Yugambeh Country on the sunny Gold Coast, Australia.
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National Advance Care Planning Week
This National Advance Care Planning Week, 16-22 March 2026, Advance Care Planning Australia invites all Australians to pause and reflect on what matters most, as we embrace the theme ‘Your story, your choice.’
News and events
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28 September 2026
Voluntary assisted dying in advance care planning conversations
Unsure how to navigate the topic of voluntary assisted dying in advance care planning conversations? You are not alone. -
12 June 2025
Make your choices matter with advance care planning
You might be surprised at how open other people are to talking about it - once advance care planning has been explained to people, seven out of ten feel positive about it.
News
Blogs
Real life stories
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Tony's end of life story
Tony's story shows how powerful advance care planning can be in the life of a person and their family when they're facing some of the hardest decisions.
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Carol's story
Carol lives independently and alone in country Victoria. A few years ago, she was given a number of major health diagnoses that sparked the beginning of her advance care planning journey.
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Graeme's story
After years of declining health, Graeme’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis still came as a blow to the family. His wife Sarah, son and daughter gathered around to provide the support and attention he needed.
About us
Advance Care Planning Australia is hosted by the Brisbane South Palliative Care Collaborative, Metro South Health.
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