Palliative Care Clinical Studies Collaborative (PaCCSC)
PaCCSC is an Australian member-based research collaborative located in the Centre for Improving Palliative, Aged and Chronic Care through Clinical Research and Translation (IMPACCT) at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).

The PaCCSC vision - All people impacted by a life-limiting illness will have access to evidence-based palliative care that improves their quality of life. 

The PaCCSC purpose - To facilitate high-quality inclusive clinical research through collaboration and capacity building that informs the evidence base for the provision of best practice and policy in palliative care.

Improving Palliative, Aged and Chronic Care through Clinical Research and Translation (IMPACCT)
At IMPACCT, we focus on interdisciplinary collaborative research that optimises the health and wellbeing of people living with life-limiting illnesses, and their families.

IMPACCT Rapid Program
The IMPACCT Rapid Program is a collaborative international quality improvement program that studies the prospective use of medications and non-pharmacological interventions commonly used in palliative care and cancer symptom management.

Postgraduate research and coursework programs of study
IMPACCT offers a suite of  flexible, online, postgraduate palliative care courses that are future focused and interdisciplinary.  The first of its kind in New South Wales, these courses are purposely designed to directly meet industry needs.

Higher Degrees by Research
Our higher degree candidates work in a range of thematic areas including chronic disease, cancer and palliative care, including symptom management, supportive care and improving models of care, as well as patient and carer experience. Find out how to study with us.