2025 theme: Nobody Knows

Palliative Care Australia has announced the 24 finalists for the 2025 National Palliative Care Awards, proudly sponsored by Silverchain. These awards honour the individuals and teams who are shaping the future of palliative care through compassion, innovation, and excellence.

We’re proud to celebrate the outstanding finalists from South Australia:

🔸 Outstanding Work by a Team Delivering Palliative Care
SA Paediatric Palliative Care Team, Women’s and Children’s Hospital

🔸 Outstanding Achievement by an Individual in Palliative Care
Dr Claudia Virdun, Flinders University

🔸 Emerging Leader
Dr Priyanka Vandersman, Flinders University

🔸 Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr Lawrie Palmer, Northern Adelaide Local Health Network

🏆 Winners will be announced on 11 September at a special ceremony in Brisbane, hosted by comedian and palliative care advocate Jean Kittson, during the Oceanic Palliative Care Conference.

Read more here: https://palliativecare.org.au/2025-national-palliative-care-awards/