Become A Member

Membership of Palliative Care Victoria is open to organisations and individuals, as follows:

Individual membership

Any person with an interest in palliative care is able to apply for membership. This includes health professionals, aged care staff, carers, family members, patients.

Organisational membership

Organisations involved in the provision of palliative care services or related education, research or service planning/coordination may apply to become members. This includes specialist palliative care services, regional health services, aged, community and disability services.

Life Membership

Life membership is awarded to individuals who have made a very significant contribution over an extensive period to the development and provision of palliative care services in Victoria. Annual nominations are invited by the Board and an award of life membership is presented at an annual general meeting of members.

Benefits of membership

  • A weekly e-bulletin Newsflash, which includes short up-to-date items on research, policy, conferences, employment opportunities, media coverage and relevant resources.
  • Policy development, advocacy and representation on key issues relevant to palliative care.
  • An online area where members can share resources, promote relevant events,  add to and search a careers opportunity register and a quality initiatives register.
  • Member discounts on an extensive range of brochures about palliative care and registration at our biennial state conference.
  • A quarterly 16 page newsletter with articles on relevant topics.
  • The opportunity to attend Special Interest Group meetings, workshops and other events that provide networking opportunities.

Applications for membership

To apply for membership, please visit our online library and download the constitution and relevant application form and submit the completed application as outlined on the application form. You will be advised once the Board has approved the application. The membership fee is charged on a pro-rata basis for admissions to membership during the financial year.