Every journey is unique, and not all people living with a life-limiting illness need palliative care. Services required depend on the type and intensity of […]
Palliative care may be provided in a variety of settings depending upon availability of services, and individual choice. Settings include: person’s home; community-based facilities; residential […]
Some but not all residential aged care homes offer residents a wide range of health care services including specialist palliative care. When considering options for […]
Sadly, there are misleading myths about palliative care that need to be debunked. Transparent, honest communication together with accurate, evidence-based information and timely planning will […]
Children and young people living with a life-limiting condition are offered palliative care with the consent of the person and their family. This is an […]
Palliative care may be offered at any point during the cancer care process, from diagnosis to the end-of-life. People may receive cancer treatment while receiving […]
Why is touch important? Massage therapists trained in palliative care massage have a flexible approach that allows them to always meet the needs of persons. […]
Palliative care standards in Australia Health care professionals providing specialist or generalist palliative care services in Australia adhere to the National Palliative Care Standards. These […]
Fact Sheet – How Palliative Care Can Help Palliative Care Australia, in collaboration with Palliative Care Victoria, has published a fact sheet called ‘How Palliative […]