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CARERHELP: a resource dedicated to supporting those caring for people near the end of life
The purpose of CarerHelp is to offer an online resource to help family carers prepare for and manage the role of supporting a person who is approaching the end of life. Why did we develop […]
Read More see all Palliative MattersPCA advocacy for appropriate use of opioids for palliative care patients
On 1 June 2020, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) listings for opioid medicines changed. Governments across the world are making policy and regulation changes to address the high number of deaths and hospitalisations due to […]
Read More see all NewsHoping for the best and planning for the rest
It was not Zoe Mitchell’s plan to become a palliative care social worker, but sometimes the universe works in mysterious ways. Earlier in her career as a social worker, Zoe was looking for a role […]
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Upcoming events
September 17 2020
2020 Australian and New Zealand Society of Palliative Medicine (ANZSPM) Virtual Conference
Due to the continued uncertainty about the COVID-19 situation, ANZSPM has made the difficult decision to move their 2020 conference to a virtual platform. Their aptly chosen theme, Palliative Care in an Uncertain World, […]
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October 7 2020
Palliative Care Self Assessment Online Portal
A continuous quality improvement program for palliative care services
PaCSA provides services with a secure online portal in which to self-assess against the National Palliative Care Standards (5th ed.), mapped against the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (2nd ed.), resulting in a quality improvement action plan.
Palliative Care 2030 - Working towards the future of quality palliative care for all
Palliative Care 2030 outlines guiding principles to assist the health, disability and aged care sectors, governments and the general community, to plan and prepare for the future where Australians will live longer, demand an improved quality of life, and access to high quality palliative care when living with a life-limiting illness.
Dying to Talk Discussion Starter
Use the Dying to Talk Discussion Starter to talk to your family and friends about your end-of-life wishes.
Visit SiteSustainable access to prescription opioids for use in palliative care
Palliative Care Australia’s position statement about sustainable access to prescription opioids has been endorsed by 12 peak health bodies. The statement warns that palliative care patients are being placed at risk of harm, as an unintended consequence of increased government and regulatory restrictions surrounding non-cancer opioid prescribing to reduce the misuse and abuse of opioids within the wider community. 
Paediatric Palliative Care Resources
Our resources provide practical information about paediatric palliative care to families who have a child with a life-limiting illness, as well as the people who support them. Information is also available for health professionals to better support families and provide quality paediatric palliative care.
Visit SiteIt's more than you think!
National Palliative Care Week is an annual awareness raising week organised by Palliative Care Australia.
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