How are you celebrating Advance Care Planning Week (16–22 March 2026) ?

[From ACPA]

It’s nearly time, National Advance Care Planning Week is returning from 16–22 March 2026.

This year’s theme, Your story, your choice, recognises that every person’s values, experiences and wishes are different. Advance care planning is about taking the time to reflect, start conversations and make plans for the future care that feels right for you.

As part of the national campaign, we’re sharing powerful real-life stories from people across Australia, highlighting why planning ahead matters and how advance care planning can give clarity, confidence and peace of mind.

We invite you to help spread the word by promoting Advance Care Planning Week across your organisation and community networks. A range of ready-to-use campaign resources is available to support you to raise awareness and spark meaningful conversations.

There are lots of ways to take part this Advance Care Planning Week:

Promote ACP Week across your organisation with downloadable campaign resources including posters, social media tiles, videos and printable materials
Register an ACP Week activity and go into the draw to win $200 worth of catering
- registered hosts also receive FREE resources, including posters, conversation starters, pens and wallet cards
Hear a real-life story – Marie shares why planning ahead made a difference for her and her family

Not planning to host an activity this year? You can still play an important role in raising awareness of advance care planning:

Download and share campaign resources
Use the Key messaging guide, which includes ready-made newsletter content and social media posts.
Initiate or encourage conversations with patients, clients, residents and families about future health care choices.

Every conversation counts, thank you for helping Australians reflect on what matters most.

Questions or need support? Contact us at comms@advancecareplanning.org.au