Planning your future health care
Make your health care choices now with advance care planning – so the people you trust understand your wishes and your voice is heard.
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What is advance care planning?
Learn about planning for your future health care.
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Start planning
Find out where to get started, who to talk to and where you can get support.
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Get help and support
Download advance care planning resources and find out how to contact us.
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For health professionals
Find information and education for health care providers.
Need advice?
For free advice or to request a starter pack, contact our National Advance Care Planning Advisory Service from 8 am to 4 pm (AEST) Monday to Friday.
Thinking about your future health care?
Only one in three Australians (33%) have taken steps to plan for their future health care. While it might feel uncomfortable to think about, planning ahead can be one of the most empowering and compassionate choices you make.*
*Source 2025 Advance Care Planning Australia Prevalence Study
