Palliative Care Victoria and the family of Noala Flynn AM are delighted to have the opportunity to recognise excellence in Palliative Care Nursing in Victoria, something that Noala was passionate about.
All nurses who provide palliative care, irrespective of their area of practice or place of work within Victoria are eligible for nomination. Nominations can be made by work colleagues, patients and their families.
If you know of a deserving nurse or nursing team who has made a significant impact on the lives of patients and their families, we encourage you to submit a nomination.
About Noala
Noala Flynn AM was a passionate palliative care nurse and leader who worked tirelessly to support those in palliative care. Noala started her palliative nursing career at Mercy Hospice in 1985.
READ HER BRIEF BIOGRAPHY HERENomination criteria
Excellence can be reflected as an exceptional talent, quality, or commitment that surpasses usual standards, with a nurse who consistently goes above and beyond to make a difference.
Excellence can be demonstrated in many ways, for example:
- Excellence in patient care - Demonstrated commitment to providing compassionate high quality care to patients with life-limiting illnesses. This may include evidence of effective symptom management, effective communication with patients and their families/loved ones, and a focus on improving patients' quality of life.
- Innovation in care delivery - Development of new approaches or techniques to provide palliative care that improves patient outcomes and/or the quality of care provided. This may include developing new interventions or programs, adopting new technologies or improving existing practices.
- Leadership and collaboration - Demonstrated leadership in palliative care, working collaboratively with colleagues and other healthcare providers to advance the field. This may include serving as a mentor to others, leading research projects, or advocating for improved policies or funding for palliative care
- Education and dissemination - Dedication to educating others about palliative care and sharing best practices with the broader healthcare community. This may include presenting at conferences, publishing research, and providing training and education to healthcare professionals.
- Impact on the field - Making a significant impact on the field of palliative care, either through research, policy development, or the creation of innovative programs or services. The impact should be measurable and demonstrate a lasting contribution to the field.
If you know a palliative care nurse who demonstrates excellence then please take this opportunity to share their story and have their work and efforts understood, appreciated and recognised by the wider community. Nominees must be employed by a Victorian organisation or service.
Previous Award winners
2026 Nomination process
Please complete the online nomination form and submit by 11:00pm on Monday 6 April 2026.
NB: nominations must be endorsed by the employing organisation.
A specialist panel will be appointed to select the successful candidate.
The successful nominee will be notified by Friday 24 April 2026.
The formal award presentation will be made at the PCV Summit on Friday 15 May 2025 as part of our National Palliative Care Week events. We ask that both the award recipient and nominator are available to attend this presentation at Centrepiece, Melbourne Park. A photographer will be present to record the event.
More Information
Any enquiries should be directed to the Palliative Care Victoria team
email: info@pallcarevic.asn.au
phone: 03 9662 9644
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