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15 October 2020Palliative care training for every health and aged care worker
The PCA plan to improve palliative care in aged care recognises the importance of appropriate training for those working in aged care. It is important to note that: In 2017, there were 160,000 deaths in […]
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8 October 2020Clearly articulated, robustly implemented. The Aged Care Quality Standards must include palliative care
In our continuing series on PCAs Palli8 plan, we will look at the second recommendation ‘Clearly articulated, robustly implemented – the Aged Care Quality Standards must include palliative care’. Commonwealth funded aged care services are […]
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1 October 2020A Person-Centred Approach to Palliative Care in Aged Care
PCAs Palli8 plan recommends that aged care embrace a more person-centred and holistic view of palliative care, in particular, care that: Is person and family-centred care provided for a person with an active, progressive, advanced […]
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25 September 2020Palliative care must become core business in aged care – media release
Palliative care must become an essential component of aged care in Australia if we are to ensure that the needs of older Australians are met, according to the national peak body for palliative care, Palliative […]
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25 September 2020Ensuring palliative care is core business for aged care – Professor Meera Agar
Australia has a rapidly aging population, with projections of four million people aged between 65–84 years by 2022. More than just that; many people are living longer and are entering residential aged care with more […]
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23 September 2020Changes to PBS for palliative care opioids restrictions a major relief
Palliative Care Australia has welcomed the changes made by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), which will optimise appropriate access to analgesic opioid medications for palliative care patients. These […]
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11 June 2020PCA 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 […]
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30 May 2020Palliative care… it’s more than you think!
That’s a wrap! THANK YOU to everyone who has supported National Palliative Care Week 2020 and helped PCA celebrate, educate, engage and highlight all things palliative care! National Palliative Care Week 2020 was held from 24 May […]
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29 May 2020NPCW Parliamentary Friends of Palliative Care event
As part of this year’s National Palliative Care Week, the Parliamentary Friends of Palliative Care Group hosted a special webcast event on Tuesday 26 May 2020. This invite-only live-streamed event was hosted by ABC broadcaster, […]
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27 May 2020PCA launches new Self-Care Matters resources to help support those who care for others…
Have you ever wondered why self-care matters? Do you suspect self-care is important but don’t know why or how you can find time to plan and practice it, especially whilst caring for others in your […]
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