About the measure
This measure will improve palliative care for older Australians living in residential aged care. It will support new and advanced ways of providing palliative care and end-of-life care by state and territory governments.
Why it is important
Caring for people at the end of life is one of the most important parts of a compassionate society. Through this measure, older Australians will receive support from the entire range of health services. This will help them meet their medical and personal needs as they near the end of their life.
Goals
The goals are:
- to improve palliative and end-of-life care for older people living in residential aged care; and
- to further enable people to die where they want, supported by increased aged care services
Meeting our goals
The 2018–19 Budget included $57.2 million over 6 years (from 2018–19) through cost-sharing with state and territory governments.
Status
All state and territory governments are participating in the measure and implementation is progressing well in each jurisdiction.
Comprehensive Palliative Care in Aged Care Program – SA Health
This video shows how the Comprehensive Palliative Care in Aged Care Program is successfully empowering aged care providers in the delivery of palliative care in South Australia.
Reports
Comprehensive Palliative Care in Aged Care (CPCiAC) Measure – Interim Report
National Evaluation
- Comprehensive Palliative Care in Aged Care Measure – Evaluation Framework
- Literature Review Summary Report – National Evaluation of the Comprehensive Palliative Care in Aged Care Measure
- Baseline Report – National Evaluation of the Comprehensive Palliative Care in Aged Care Measure
- Mid-Point Report – National Evaluation of the Comprehensive Palliative Care in Aged Care Measure