PHN’s Palliative and End-of-Life Care Symposium – Central Coast 2026 is a leading healthcare event focused on advancing palliative care in Australia through innovation, collaboration, and patient-centred approaches.
Bringing together clinicians, healthcare leaders, and innovators, the symposium explores how modern solutions are improving end-of-life care, with a strong emphasis on dignity, comfort, and quality of life.
Advancing Palliative Care Through Innovation and Collaboration
The symposium created a platform for healthcare leaders to share insights on enhancing end-of-life care through collaboration, education and modern care models. Discussions reinforced the need for a holistic approach, one that supports not only physical health, but also emotional and psychological wellbeing for patients and their families.
The Role of Virtual Reality in Palliative Care
A key highlight was Mobiddiction’s PatientVR, an innovative virtual reality in healthcare solution designed to reduce anxiety, improve comfort, and create meaningful patient experiences. By offering immersive and calming environments, PatientVR is helping redefine how care is delivered in palliative settings—supporting both patients and clinicians in achieving better outcomes.
Insights from Mike Vasavada
We were also honoured to have Mike Vasavada (CEO of Mobiddiction) as a guest speaker, sharing expert insights on the intersection of technology, empathy and healthcare transformation. His perspective highlighted how digital health solutions can empower caregivers and improve the delivery of dignified, human-centred care.
“VR is new and evolving very quickly, our goal at PatientVR is to make this technology accessible to a variety of users. Our core focus is to deliver an easy to use user experience for patients whether it is sitting down, lying down and for those with limited mobility.”
Mike Vasavada, Director of Mobiddiction & PatientVR
Strengthening the Future of Palliative Care
Events like the Central Coast symposium highlight the growing role of innovation in healthcare. As technologies such as virtual reality continue to evolve, they are playing an increasingly important role in improving patient comfort, emotional wellbeing, and overall care experience.