On behalf of Palliative Care Nurses Australia (PCNA), we invite you to join us at the PCNA Biennial Conference, to be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre, South Australia, and Online, 10 – 12 June 2026.

Pre-conference workshops will be held on Wednesday 10 June, at an additional cost, with the Conference program starting on Thursday 11 June.

This year’s PCNA conference theme, ‘From Ideas to Impact: Innovating Together for Equity and Access,’ celebrates the transformative power of collaboration and innovation in palliative care. It invites us to showcase practical solutions that improve access and equity, and reflects a shared commitment to reimagining systems, amplifying diverse voices, and turning bold ideas into meaningful change across all care settings.

The PCNA conference is a fantastic opportunity for healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, and palliative care experts to come together to collaborate, connect, share relatable industry experiences, and learn about the latest advances in palliative care nursing.

The conference will offer a dynamic program designed to captivate and inspire. Curated by clinical leaders, consumer representatives, and Aboriginal health experts, the two-day event will feature diverse content, presentations and panel discussions focused on timely issues in palliative care nursing. With insights from respected speakers and practical, evidence-based strategies, the conference promises connection and innovation—an unmissable experience for anyone passionate about palliative care.

Attending the PCNA conference offers an opportunity to expand professional networks, foster collaborations, and gain exposure to cutting-edge research and best practices in the field. The conference facilitates delegates to engage in meaningful networking with peers and experts, exchange ideas, and contribute to the advancement of palliative care nursing.

We look forward to welcoming you to Adelaide, or Online, for another impactful and memorable conference experience.

Jessica Brown
2026 Conference Convenor

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About Palliative Care Nurses Australia

Palliative Care Nurses Australia (PCNA) is a member organisation for Australian nurses who are passionate about excellence in palliative care. We provide a unified voice for nurses who deliver, or have an enduring interest in, palliative care policy, practice, research and education. Our goal is to support our members to provide high quality, evidence-based palliative care services for patients at the end of life, and their families.

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Venue

Adelaide Convention Centre
North Terrace
Adelaide SA 5000

Conference Purpose

The PCNA biennial conference is the key event to bring together nurses from across Australia to focus on how to enable optimal care for people with advanced, progressive illness. This event is for nurses working in all settings (hospitals, general practice, community, aged care), contexts (metropolitan, rural, regional or remote) and all involved in providing generalist care or specialist palliative care. Providing an opportunity for learning, connection and revitalisation this conference is designed by and for nurses who provide such critically important care for people with palliative care needs across our nation.

Conference Objective

The 2026 PCNA conference offers the opportunity to focus on: clinical excellence informed by the latest evidence; connection across sectors, care settings and jurisdictions; mentorship across the sector: and on deepening our understanding about Aboriginal ways of knowing and Western ways of knowing through seeking balance and walking together to optimise palliative care for all. With Australia’s ageing population and the increasing number of people living with multiple comorbid illnesses, understanding how to proactively identify need and tailor care accordingly, informed by the best evidence is crucial and this conference provides the opportunity for nurses to come together and focus on this area of care provision with the aim to ensure optimal palliative care irrespective of location across Australia. Offered in a hybrid format, this conference brings the sector back together in a face:face forum whilst enabling those unable to travel, to also participate in a meaningful way.

Target Audience

  • Nurses (registered and enrolled) working in any setting – hospitals, aged care, community care, Aboriginal Medical Services and General Practice
  • Aboriginal health workers
  • Nurses working in specialist palliative care (registered, enrolled and Nurse Practitioners)
  • Nurse Practitioners working on complex care streams (oncology, aged care, dementia, neurodegenerative diseases, renal, cardiac, respiratory etc)
  • Undergraduate nursing students interested in palliative care
  • Assistants in nursing and personal care assistants interested in palliative care

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