Better health and ageing for all Australians

Palliative Care

Paediatric Palliative Care

Under the National Palliative Care Program the Australian Government has funded a number of projects to improve the understanding of palliative care for children and young people and support families of children with a life-limiting illness.

In this section:

These are:

    • Paediatric Palliative Care Service Model Review
    • Journeys – Palliative Care for Children and Teenagers

Paediatric Palliative Care Service Model Review

In 2002 the Department funded a review of Australian paediatric palliative care. The review considered current services and practice to consider which kinds of services best meet Australian needs and which elements of care could be developed further.

The review found that the needs of dying children have not been addressed to the same extent as the needs of dying older patients.

Journeys – Palliative Care for Children and Teenagers

This document is an information resource that aims to better prepare and equip families and carers of children with a life-limiting illness. It provides information on other services and resources to help best meet the needs of these families. Journeys was written in consultation with specialist clinicians and families.

Copies of this resource are available from the Palliative Care Australia website at http://www.palliativecare.org.au
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