The National Palliative Care Strategy was published by the Australian Government in 2018 and provides a shared direction and authorising environment for the continuous improvement of palliative care services throughout Australia.

This document is to be used by hospitals and day procedure services preparing for accreditation at the commencement of operations and provides a guide for safety and quality activities in the first 12 months of operation. It also serves as a reference for Accrediting Agencies when surveying or auditing new organisations.