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.
Education and training
Find palliative care education and training programs for health and aged care workers.
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.
Initiatives and programs
Learn about our palliative care initiatives and programs.
Browse palliative care for
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
Resources
Comprehensive Palliative Care in Aged Care Evaluation (CPiAC) Report
The Comprehensive Palliative Care in Aged Care Measure received $147.2 million in joint Australian Government and state and territory funding over eight years. It supports better palliative and end-of-life care in residential aged care and helps people die where they choose.
National Aged Care Advisory Council communique – 10 June 2026
The National Aged Care Advisory Council met on 10 June 2026 to discuss aged care reform priorities, including access, sustainability, consumer protections and implementation issues.
Evaluation of the Greater Choice for at Home Palliative Care Program, Endpoint Report June 2026
Report on the Greater Choice for At Home Palliative Care Program, summarising evaluation findings on implementation, outcomes and opportunities for future improvement.
Council of Elders Communique 17 and 18 June 2026
This meeting minute provides a summary of discussions between the Council of Elders and the Minister for Aged Care and Seniors on discussions on aged care reform, service access, affordability, rights, consumer protections and future priorities.