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What is an Advanced Care Directive?

What is Advanced Care planning? Advance care planning involves planning for future medical treatment and healthcare needs. It’s a process of reflection, discussion, and communication […]

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How to tell friends about a death in the family

Learn how to sensitively inform friends and family about death. Find helpful tips and resources here. When someone close to you dies, it can be […]

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What is the difference between palliative care and end-of-life care?

If you are unsure about the difference between palliative care and end-of-life care you are not alone. In Australia, palliative care focuses on people living […]

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Planning for end-of-life checklist

Whether recently diagnosed with a terminal illness, recognising the importance of preparedness or simply reaching older age or retirement, you may wish to make important […]

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What you can do to support the families of palliative patients

Learn how to approach the situation with sensitivity and passion, guiding families through the complexities of palliative care with dignity, grace, and resilience. Supporting families […]

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Understanding Pediatric Palliative Care

A comprehensive approach to supporting and enhancing the quality of life for children while providing much-needed support for their caregivers and loved ones. Pediatric palliative […]

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What to Say to Someone Who is Dying

Knowing what to say to someone entering their end-of-life phase can feel daunting. We might visit them only once before they pass, or we might […]

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Silverchain searching for more volunteers in Perth’s northern suburbs for palliative care families

Aged care service provider Silverchain is calling for volunteers off the back of National Volunteer Week, particularly in the northern suburbs, to provide support for […]

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End-of-life doulas on rise as people seek greater emotional support amid grief, death and dying

After losing her son to suicide six years ago, Kate Slatter thought she knew how to handle the most complex grief. But it was after […]

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