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21 October 2024

9th Advance Care Planning International Conference 2025

Advance Care Planning Australia is delighted to welcome you to Yugambeh Country on the Gold Coast Australia – 24-26th September 2025 as we host the 9th Advance Care Planning International Conference (ACP-i 2025)!

21 May 2024

Where to get support for advance care planning?

Advance care planning involves shared planning for your future health care needs and it is a voluntary and ongoing process.

21 May 2024

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.

09 May 2024

On the same page

Family discussions are an important starting point for advance care planning so they understand what your preferences are if you cannot make your own decisions, and need someone else to do this for you.

23 April 2024

Advance care planning in aged care

Advance care planning is integral to high quality, person-centred care. Find out more about the importance of advance care planning and communicating with loved ones in the aged care setting.

19 February 2024

Navigating the topic of voluntary assisted dying in advance care planning conversations

Navigating the topic of voluntary assisted dying in advance care planning conversations can be uncomfortable. Read the new guiding principles for health professionals.

29 September 2023

Alexandra nurse helps locals plan care on their terms

In April 2018 Jeanie Hurrey opened an advance care planning clinic at Alexandra District Health in regional Victoria.

29 September 2023

Who will be there for you when health decisions are needed?

20 September 2023

Respecting your values

The advance care planning process is flexible and allows people to revise the details of their advance care plan, including their substitute decision-maker, as needed.