The purpose of the Victorian Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Collaborative is to provide support to advanced practice palliative care nurses including Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Practitioner Candidates, Master of Advanced Nursing Practice (Nurse Practitioner) students and Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Consultants in the state of Victoria. We host regular forums, oversee a mentorship program and provide networking opportunities. The collaborative supports the development of the Palliative Care NP role in Victoria.