Join PALPRAC and become part of a growing community working to strengthen palliative care across South Africa.

PALPRAC works nationally to improve access to quality palliative care through advocacy, the development of standards and frameworks, and technical support. We also support healthcare professionals through training, mentorship, professional networks and opportunities to connect and collaborate, both locally and across the continent through organisations such as APCA.

As a non-profit organisation, PALPRAC depends on the strength and participation of its members and wider network. Membership helps sustain the work we do while building a stronger, more connected palliative care community.

By joining PALPRAC, you are supporting a shared goal: that every person living with serious illness in South Africa should have access to appropriate, high-quality palliative care.

The following membership options are available. Details of the benefits and criteria for each are set out in the tables below:

• Full Membership – Doctors
• Full Membership – Nurses, Social Workers and Allied Healthcare Professionals
• Associate Membership
• Palliative Medicine Student Membership – for current Postgraduate Diploma in Palliative Medicine or APCC Certificate in Palliative Nursing students
• Junior Membership

PALPRAC members abide by our Constitution and Code of Conduct to ensure a respectful and professional community.  Additionally, we comply with POPIA and you can read more about how we protect your data here.