Palliative Care Australia Roadmap 2022-2027
Investing to secure high-quality palliative care for all Australians who need it
The demand for palliative care is increasing, with the estimated demand in Australia expected to increase by 50% between now and 2035, and double by 2050. The population is growing and ageing, and many people will be diagnosed with chronic illnesses, which will increase the need and demand for palliative care in Australia.
PCA has developed a Roadmap for meeting this burgeoning need for palliative care in Australia.
The Roadmap addresses key areas which need to be prioritised:
- Greater investment in dedicated palliative care services across Australia including rural and remote areas.
- Supporting and growing the palliative care workforce – this includes the specialist palliative care workforce and the workforce in primary care.
- Making palliative care core business in aged care – a key finding of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.
- Augmenting palliative care data and research.
- Providing more support to carers so they can care for their loved ones in the place of choice.
- Fully funding the Paediatric Palliative Care Action Plan.
- Investing in palliative care awareness campaigns to raise community awareness about death, dying and palliative care.
