National Advance Care Planning Week returns in March 2027!
Our annual campaign encourages Australians to reflect on, discuss and share what matters most to them and their future health care.
More information and new campaign resources will be available in the coming months.
Ready to start the conversation? Get your free advance care planning information pack.
Your Story, Your Choice
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“A document that speaks in the silence”: Paul and Heather’s story of planning ahead
On 24 August 2025, Paul suffered a sudden cardiac arrest during a community event. “It was completely unexpected,” he says. “One moment I was chatting, the next I was in emergency intensive care.”
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“You don’t know until you ask”: Christina’s story of care, clarity and planning ahead
"When someone is unwell, there’s so much going on, grief, fatigue, exhaustion. Advance care planning takes away assumptions and gives clarity.”
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“It’s never too early”: Marie shares why planning ahead matters
“My parents never talked about what they wanted at the end of their lives, it was taboo. And when the time came, it was so hard to make the decisions that had to be made.”
Ready to start planning?
If you're ready to get started, select your state or territory for the right information and documents.
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Australian Capital Territory
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New South Wales
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Northern Territory
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Queensland
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South Australia
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Tasmania
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Victoria
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Western Australia
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Download the digital activity kit
Download the resources you need to host a successful Advance Care Planning Week activity, or download everything as a zip file.
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Download the 2026 campaign resources
Use the National Advance Care Planning 2026 campaign resources for help promoting advance care planning in your organisation. You can download individual resources in the toolkit from the table below, or download everything as a zip file.
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Share your story
Do you have an advance care planning story to share? These stories can help others understand the need to start the conversation and plan their future healthcare.