Advance Care Planning Workshops
for Families and Carers in South Western Sydney.
Make your wishes known and make future decisions easier
for the people who care about you.
These face-to-face workshops explain Advance care planning in simple terms
and provide support to help you complete an
Advance care directive or a Values and preferences statement.
What is advance care planning?
It’s a way to plan for future healthcare if there comes a time when you cannot speak for yourself. It helps others understand your values, preferences and the care you would or would not want.
PACCS is delivering these workshops across South Western Sydney to support individuals, carers, families and those working in aged care across South Western Sydney
What is advance care planning,
and why does it matter?
Advance care planning helps you think about, discuss and record your wishes for future healthcare.
If there comes a time when you cannot make or communicate decisions yourself, it can help ensure your preferences are understood by family, carers and health professionals.
What the workshops help with
These workshops are run by specially trained staff who explain why advance care planning is important and how the process works.
Participants can get support to complete a formal Advance care directive for themselves, or a Values and preferences statement for their loved one.
What do I need to know before booking?
These free, in-person workshops are held at community venues across South Western Sydney, with dates and booking details available via the link below.
Support is also provided to help participants understand and complete advance care planning forms where appropriate.
Local workshops for individuals,
families and carers
New in-person workshops will be held at community sites across South Western Sydney.
Delivered by PACCS and commissioned by South Western Sydney PHN, the workshops are designed to help individuals, families and carers feel more confident planning ahead and discussing future healthcare wishes.
Why local support is needed
Many people agree that advance care planning can help others make the right decisions for them, but far fewer have taken action.
In South Western Sydney, the number of residents who have completed an Advanced care directive or values and preferences statement is lower than the NSW average, showing the need for more local support and education.
Why this work matters
82% of people agree that advance care planning can help others make the right decisions for you.
Only 1 in 3 Australians has taken steps to plan for their future healthcare.
Just 6% of Australians have completed an advance care directive.
Only 3.5% of South Western Sydney residents have completed an advance care directive.
Upcoming Events
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Advanced Care Planning Workshop
Friday 27 March 2026
10:30 - 11:30 amCampbelltown HJ Library
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You Only Die Once!
Tuesday 25 August 2026
10:00 AM - 1:00 PMTahmoor CWA Hall
Planning ahead can make difficult moments easier
“Many major steps … were made easier because I knew I had a document that said he trusted me.”
— Imelda Gilmore, via Dementia Australia
Frequently asked questions about advance care planning
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Advance care planning is the process of thinking about, discussing and recording your wishes for future healthcare in case there comes a time when you cannot make or communicate decisions yourself.
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A Values and preferences statement is a document that outlines what matters most to a person, such as their quality of life, views on medical interventions, and personal values, helping others make informed decisions on their behalf if they have lost the capacity to do so
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These workshops are suitable for adults who want to plan ahead for their own healthcare, as well as family members, carers, and people supporting a loved one at home, in hospital, or in aged care.
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No. Advance care planning is recommended for adults more broadly, ideally starting while a person is well, then being reviewed over time as health circumstances change.
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Participants learn why advance care planning matters, what questions to think about, how to start conversations with family and health professionals, and what steps are involved in documenting wishes for future care.
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If you are unable to make or communicate decisions, your substitute decision-maker may be involved.
Advance care planning helps that person and your health team understand what matters most to you.
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