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2026 State Palliative Care Awards (SA)

The 2026 State Palliative Care Awards (SA), proudly presented by PCSA, recognise innovation, teamwork and emerging talent in the palliative care sector, publicly honouring South Australian organisations and people who support and care for those experiencing serious illness, dying, death, grief and caregiving.

Key Dates
Nominations open: Monday 20 July 2026
Nominations close: 5pm, Wednesday 12 August 2026
Finalists announced: Friday 18 September 2026
Winners announced: Saturday 10 October 2026 at the Awards Ceremony
Venue and Registration info: Coming Soon

Team Awards Categories

Outstanding Work by a Team in Specialist Palliative Care

This award recognises a team or organisation that has initiated an innovative practice, project or service that enhances the delivery of palliative care. The team’s work can have taken place across any setting of care, so long as it has enhanced the delivery of palliative care (including specialist level 4-6).

Outstanding Work by a Team in Generalist Palliative Care

This award recognises a team or organisation that has initiated an innovative practice, project or service that enhances the delivery of palliative care across any setting of care, including acute hospital settings, primary care, aged care and disability care.

Outstanding Achievement by a Team in Palliative Care Fundraising

Fundraising plays a vital role in strengthening palliative care services, programs, research and support for patients, families and communities. This award recognises a team or organisation that has demonstrated outstanding achievement in fundraising leadership, resulting in meaningful and sustainable contributions to palliative care in SA.

Outstanding Achievement by a Team in Palliative Care Community Capacity Building

Community capacity building seeks to strengthen the skills, knowledge, resources and confidence of communities so they can better support people experiencing serious illness, dying, death, grief and caregiving.

Individual Awards Categories

Outstanding Work by an Individual in Specialist Palliative Care

This award recognises a person who has displayed excellence in delivering palliative care. Characteristics of excellence include innovative practice, outstanding mentorship, inspirational behaviour, support and passion for their work, commitment to working in partnerships, excellent teamwork and respect for others. The recipient of this award will show excellence in delivering specialist palliative care and be a champion for others in the specialist palliative care sector.

Outstanding Work by an Individual in Generalist Palliative Care

This award recognises a person who has displayed excellence in delivering a palliative approach to care. Characteristics of excellence include innovative practice, outstanding mentorship, inspirational behaviour, support and passion for their work, commitment to working in partnerships, excellent teamwork and respect for others.

Outstanding Work by an Individual in Palliative Care Volunteering

This award recognises the exceptional contribution of a volunteer or Volunteer Coordinator in improving the experience of South Australians experiencing a serious illness, dying, death, grief and/or caregiving.

Lifetime Achievement Award

This award recognises the outstanding contribution of an individual in delivering outstanding palliative care and/or designing quality and enduring palliative care services, supports, education, research or strategy over an extended period of time.

2024 Award Winners

Outstanding Work by a Team in Palliative Care Award
EFNLHN Palliative Care Team (Pt Lincoln)
This team covered the Eyre Peninsula as well as Coober Pedy and cared for over 100 palliative patients. They worked closely with SAAS Port Lincoln and provided homecare packs containing practical items that made a difference to people in need.
Outstanding Achievement by an Individual in Palliative Care Award
Lisa MacDonald
Lisa had been employed in Palliative Care since 2007 and was endorsed as a Nurse Practitioner in 2016. She provided palliative care consultancy across 13 residential aged care facilities in South Australia and was recognised for her commitment to education and mentoring.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr Lawrie Palmer
Dr Lawrie Palmer led and grew the Northern Adelaide Palliative Service over 16 years, establishing a workplace culture that valued and supported patients and families. His leadership strengthened services across inpatient, community and regional settings.
Outstanding Achievement in Palliative Care Volunteering Award
Helen Roberts
Helen had been a palliative care volunteer for 9 years and supported countless patients, carers and families. She also assisted in training and guiding new volunteers and contributed to volunteer education sessions.
Outstanding Achievement in Palliative Care Community Engagement Award
Southern Vales Compassionate Communities
Since 2020, Southern Vales Compassionate Communities had been committed to building and strengthening community support for living and dying well through initiatives including Death Cafes, art groups, nurture baskets, market engagement activities and community events.