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National art competition highlights what matters most during the holiday season
In the lead up to this holiday season, Palliative Care Australia (PCA) hosted the third Dying to Talk online art competition which asked participants to create a piece of art[...]
Read More see all Palliative MattersLearn about palliative care worldwide
Palliative care is a discipline that is understood and performed in a number of different ways across the world. Each country utilises their own knowledge, resources and skills to provide[...]
Read More see all Palliative MattersWhat the history of medical science can tell us about choosing to better manage illness with palliative care
Why is it that many Australians can choose from over 300,000 health apps for their smartphones, but not their preferred way to receive care for a life-limiting illness? Has society[...]
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Upcoming events
February 6 2019
QLD Palliative Care Education Morning: Anticipatory Care
Date: Wednesday 6 February 2019 Venue: Royal Brisbane and Womens Children Hospital (RBWH) Education Centre Time: 7:00am – 8:30am State Webinar: 7:20am – 8:30am Topic: Anticipatory Care In 2019 Palliative Care Queensland (PCQ) and CPCRE will be […]
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February 12 2019
Palliative Care Service Development Guidelines
Palliative Care Australia (PCA) has produced updated Palliative Care Service Development Guidelines which replace two previous guidelines: Palliative Care Service Provision in Australia: A Planning Guide; and A Guide to Palliative Care Service Development: A Population-Based Approach.
Read MoreBassam’s Story
Bassam shares his story about being diagnosed with terminal cancer and his experience with palliative care. After being told the cancer was incurable, Bassam tried different medical trials to ease his pain and discomfort with no luck.
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 SiteDementia and palliative care discussion paper
This discussion paper provides guidance for health professionals on palliative and end-of-life care for people with dementia and those who support them.
Download PDFPaediatric 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 SiteJoseph's Story
Joseph Stewart loves music, people and nothing better than bouncing over the rough edges of his family property in Ballarat in his wheelchair. Like most seven year olds he is curious about the world around him and eager to explore it.
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