Advance Care Planning is a vital process that supports people in making decisions now about the health care they would want in the future, particularly if they become seriously unwell and unable to speak for themselves. It’s about identifying what matters most—your values, preferences, and goals—and making sure these are understood and respected by your loved ones and health professionals.

Kelly Arthurs

Kelly is a nationally recognised leader in Advance Care Planning and is based on the Northern Beaches. She has a deep commitment to helping individuals take control of their future care. Having worked closely with Advance Care Planning Australia and the National Advance Project, Kelly’s passion lies in empowering people to plan ahead—ensuring their choices are known, honoured, and central to care decisions, especially at the end of life.

With a Masters of Nurse Practitioner and over 30 years of experience as a Registered Nurse, Kelly brings clinical expertise in palliative care and a compassionate approach that has supported over a thousand people through their final stages of life. Her strength lies in weaving together medical knowledge, practical planning, and human connection to deliver the right care, at the right time, in the right place.

Kelly is also a skilled care coordinator, bringing together physical, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions into cohesive, person-centred plans. She works collaboratively with individuals, families, and healthcare providers to ensure care is aligned with each person’s values.

As an advocate for compassionate, community-led care, Kelly is an active member of Compassionate Communities Australia, dedicated to building a culture where conversations about dying, death, and planning ahead are normal, supportive, and empowering.