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Palliative care

Palliative care helps people live as fully and as comfortably as possible with a life-limiting illness. Palliative care is for people of any age. It can be provided in your home, a hospital, a hospice or an aged care (nursing) home. Find out how to get the best care for you and your loved ones.

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  • About palliative care

    Find out about palliative care — what is is, where it is provided, what it costs and how to get the best care for you.
  • Start the conversation

    Talking about end-of-life care can be hard. Get some tips on how to start that conversation.
  • Planning your palliative care

    Having a plan can help relieve the stress on you and your family. Look at our guide to planning your care.
  • Find a palliative care service provider

    Understand the different types of palliative care providers and the different places you can receive care.
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  • Children and young people

    Palliative care for children and young people is different to adults. Find out how to decide if your child needs palliative care and what services are available.
  • Carers

    Caring for someone with a life-limiting illness can be an emotional experience. Find out what support is available to help you and the person you care for.

Resources

  • Executive Summary Report – Exploratory Review of Palliative Care Assessment Tools

    Executive Summary Report – Exploratory Review of Palliative Care Assessment Tools

    16 November 2021
    Publication
  • Cover image for the National framework for advance care planning

    National framework for advance care planning documents

    9 June 2021
    Publication
  • Cover image for evaluation of the End of Life Directions for Aged Care (ELDAC) from 2017-18 to 2019-20

    Final Evaluation Report of the End of Life Directions for Aged Care Program

    16 December 2020
    Publication
  • Implementation Plan for the National Palliative Care Strategy 2018

    Implementation Plan for the National Palliative Care Strategy 2018

    21 October 2020
    Publication
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