1. Networking

To establish a global children’s palliative care network.

• To develop a democratic structure so as to clarify how the ICPCN network will function at all levels, including in relation to external organisations.
• To develop an online network and forum to facilitate information and good practice sharing.

2. Information

To enable the collation and dissemination of information in accessible and appropriate formats and languages.

• To develop a high quality website including international directory.
• To develop an electronic newsletter.
• To provide information about new developments, events and news in all countries.

3. Advocacy

To provide a global voice for children’s hospice and palliative care.

• To undertake international awareness raising of children’s hospice and palliative care.
• To identify the gaps in children’s palliative care development.
• To support the development of lobbying and advocacy at a national level.
• To address the mainstreaming of children’s palliative care within relevant international arenas.
• To produce an international advocacy toolkit.

4. Research and education

To disseminate and expand where appropriate the evidence-base and educational opportunities for children’s hospice and palliative care at an international level.

• To establish a global research and education working group.
• To disseminate existing research via the ACT international journal of children’s palliative care, PaedPalLit.
• To establish an ICPCN international conference.