Our Sponsors

Silver Sponsor

Menarini Australia is part of the world’s largest Italian biopharmaceutical company with a heritage of over 128 years and more than 16,000 workers in over 100 countries.
Our vision is to be a leading provider of important healthcare brands to improve the lives of people in Australia. Menarini operates across the entire commercial value chain, from regulatory approval and product launch to lifecycle management with a diverse portfolio of proprietary and partnered brands in key therapeutic fields, including cardiology, respiratory, allergy, oncology, supportive care, and rare diseases.
Phone: 1800 644 542 Email: med.infoau@menariniapac.com
www.menarini.com.au

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OneCare is a not-for-profit aged care provider delivering person-centred residential, community and independent living services across Tasmania. We focus on compassionate, high-quality care that respects dignity, choice and what matters most. Through our Last 1000 Days framework, we support people with thoughtful, coordinated palliative and end-of-life care. Our integrated precinct model, skilled workforce and strong governance enable consistent, responsive services, with ongoing investment to meet community needs and reinvest where it matters most.
www.onecare.org.au

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The Clifford Craig Health Foundation is a leading health promotion charity dedicated to supporting positive health outcomes for the communities of North and North-West Tasmania. Through generous philanthropic support, each year the Foundation delivers important funding across the key areas of medical research and hospital equipment, resources to enhance patient care, and education for health clinicians at the Launceston General Hospital, North-West Regional Hospital and Mersey Community Hospital. Importantly, our activities deliver translational, patient-centred benefits, focusing on illness and disease prevention and promoting good health.
To find out more about Clifford Craig Health Foundation, visit www.cliffordcraig.org.au

Our Exhibitors

Avant is a member-owned organisation that protects and supports doctors throughout their careers and lives. Avant medical indemnity insurance protects over half of doctors in Australia. We offer a broad range of other products and services to the medical community that include private health insurance, life and income protection, practice technology solutions and supplies, and specialist lending services. Speak with Tasmanian State Manager Ngaire Burgess for more information on any of Avant’s many products and services for Doctors, by Doctors.
www.avant.org.au
Since six Sisters of the Little Company of Mary arrived in Australia in 1885, Calvary’s mission has been to care for the sick, the dying and the most vulnerable with clinical skill and deep humanity. Now in our 140th year, Calvary operates hospitals, residential aged care homes and home care services nationally, working alongside clinicians, educators and researchers to strengthen compassionate, evidence-based end-of-life care. Calvary is proud to support ANZSPM 2026.
www.calvarycare.org.au
Miga is a specialist insurer, that for over 125 years, has provided medical indemnity protection, empowering Australian doctors to focus on what matters most – delivering quality care to their patients and communities.
Join Miga for:
  • Broad insurance cover – including retroactive cover.
  • 24/7 medico-legal support and advice from experienced solicitors.
  • Complimentary travel insurance.
  • Free education.
  • Assistance to make transitioning insurers seamless.
For a quote and to learn more: Call 1800 777 156 or visit www.miga.com.au
At MIPS, we’re more than an indemnity provider. As a member-owned nonprofit organisation, our commitment is to safeguard healthcare professionals. We offer comprehensive protection, a supportive community, and expert advice, empowering our members to confidently navigate their profession’s challenges and rewards. During uncertain times, MIPS stands proudly by its members, protecting their purpose and ensuring peace of mind.
www.mips.com.au
PalCare is a bespoke clinical information management system for the palliative care sector. Secure, cloud-based SaaS vendor for all casemix care services, as used across Australia and New Zealand.
www.pal.care
Palliative Care Australia (PCA) is the national peak body for palliative care.
Palliative Care Australia represents all those who work towards high-quality palliative care for all Australians who need it. Working closely with consumers, our Member Organisations, national health stakeholders and the palliative care workforce, we aim to improve access to and promote the need for, palliative care.
PCA believes high-quality palliative care should be available and accessible to people living with a life-limiting illness when and where they need it. PCA supports the health, aged care and community sector workforce who all have a role in providing palliative care to people with a life-limiting illness and supporting carers and loved ones.
PCA support the work of specialist palliative care teams who provide care and support for people with more complex symptoms and who educate and support other professionals in their care of people with life-limiting illness.
www.palliativecare.org.au
The Palliative Care Outcomes Collaboration (PCOC) is a national program funded by the Australian Government to improve patient and carer outcomes. Through standardised clinical assessments, PCOC enables symptom management, benchmarking, and quality improvement. Its core framework creates a common clinical language, supporting better communication and care. Participation is voluntary and open to all Australian palliative care services, offering education, tailored support, and a national community of practice. PCOC provides valuable insights into symptom trends and treatment effectiveness, shaping the future of evidence-based, patient-centred palliative care.
www.uow.edu.au/australasian-health-outcomes-consortium/pcoc
Palliative Care Tasmania is the peak representative body for specialist, hospice and community-supported palliative care in Tasmania, aiming to work collaboratively with others to ensure that all Tasmanians have access to quality palliative care support and services. While coordinating a range of programs, events and networks, PCT also facilitates education to service providers and community members in relation to palliative care, leveraging a range of resources developed locally, by peak bodies in other states and territories, and also through Palliative Care Australia.
PCT aims to empower the community through awareness, information and engagement, while striving to support the workforce with ongoing and responsive education. As a leading voice in the sector, PCT advocates for all Tasmanians impacted by a life-limiting illness.
www.pallcaretas.org.au
The Quality Use of Community Palliative Care Medicines Project is a national initiative to improve timely access to essential medicines for people receiving end-of-life care at home. Delivered through a national consortium led by Palliative Care Australia, in collaboration with the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, Ageing Australia and caring@home, the project supports health professionals, services and carers through education, practical tools and system alignment supporting people receive quality end-of-life care in their place of choice.
www.health.qld.gov.au
The Royal Flying Doctor Service was the world’s first aeromedical charity, and nearly a century later we remain a lifeline for rural and regional Australians.
Our purpose – to provide life-saving and preventative health care – has never changed, though the way we deliver it has evolved dramatically.
In Victoria, we now combine one of the nation’s largest airlines with a growing fleet of vehicles as well as primary and allied health care services.
www.flyingdoctormemorylane.org.au

Our Supporters

Van Diemens Land Creamery has pioneered the development of an innovative fortified ice cream designed to support the nutritional needs of people in palliative care and aged care. By combining evidence-based clinical nutrition with the enjoyment, comfort, and familiarity of premium ice cream, the company is redefining how nutritional support can be delivered to improve patient wellbeing and quality of life.
www.vdlcreamery.com.au
BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care takes an inclusive, multi-disciplinary approach to advancing research in supportive and palliative care. Published continuously online, the journal draws on broad editorial expertise to rigorously critique the full range of research methodologies.
The journal welcomes high-impact submissions across diverse fields, including translational research, clinical trials, epidemiology, behavioral sciences, ethics, and health service research. By championing methodological diversity, BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care connects researchers, clinicians, and policymakers with cutting-edge evidence designed to improve end-of-life care worldwide.
Find out more www.spcare.bmj.com
Deans Art — A Proud Australian Art Tradition Since 1854
For over 170 years, Deans Art has been part of Australia’s creative story. Established in 1854, we are proud to be Australia’s first and most experienced art supply store, with a long-standing commitment to providing artists, students and creatives with quality art materials and trusted service.
Founded by brothers William and George Dean, W&G Dean & Co. became an important part of Melbourne’s commercial, architectural, and artistic history. Over the generations, the Dean family helped shape the city’s skyline, trade and creative community.
Today, Deans Art continues that legacy by supporting artists and makers with a carefully selected range of quality art supplies and the knowledge to help bring creative ideas to life.
Whether you’re a professional artist, a student, a hobbyist or simply discovering your creativity, Deans Art is here to inspire and support your next masterpiece.
Make Deans Art your first choice for art supplies — proudly supporting Australian creativity since 1854.
www.deansart.com.au

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