Quality Improvement Resources
National Palliative Care Standards
Support the delivery of high-quality palliative care
The National Palliative Care Standards describe what high-quality palliative and end of life care should look like in practice.
They provide a nationally consistent framework to guide health and care services in delivering care that is safe, effective and centred on the needs of people with life-limiting illness and their families and carers.
There are two sets of Standards to reflect the different contexts in which palliative care is delivered. One is designed for specialist palliative care services. The other is for primary care, aged care and other services that support people with life limiting illness.
To explore the Standards and access the Palliative Care Self-Assessment, select learn more on the pathway that best reflects your role or service.
Palliative Care Service Development Guidelines
Guide the planning and development of high-quality palliative care services
The Palliative Care Service Development Guidelines support the planning, development and evaluation of palliative care services across Australia.
They provide guidance for governments, health services and planners to ensure services are accessible, coordinated and responsive to the needs of people with life limiting illness and their families and carers.
The Guidelines support a consistent, evidence informed approach to service development and improvement.
Palliative Care Service Development Guidelines
Guidance to support the planning, development and evaluation of palliative care services.
Paediatric Addendum
Additional guidance to support planning and delivering paediatric palliative care services.
